Natural Resource Management Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Tonga • Pacific Islands - 2 years, plus 3 months training

About The Project

Tonga is among the world’s most disaster-prone nations, facing frequent earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, and mounting pressure on natural resources. These hazards place livelihoods, food security, and community well-being at continual risk. Yet Tonga also holds indigenous environmental knowledge and longstanding cultural practices that support sustainable resource management and strengthen the community's resilience and preparedness. With environmental awareness, adaptation, and disaster risk management a top priority, Tonga’s government is looking for support in building a stronger, more sustainable future.

Activities

• Facilitate environmental camps, clubs, and science classes.
• Promote community engagement in data collection to inform scientific studies.
• Cookordinate community clean-ups and sustainable waste management efforts.
• Strengthen local fisheries management and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Assist with sanitation and hygiene promotion as well as sustainable rainwater harvesting and storage solutions.
• Collaborate on community emergency action planning, awareness campaigns, and preparedness activities.
• Promote English through clubs, the arts, and other extracurricular activities.

Required Skills

• Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).

Key dates

• APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
• KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
• DEPART ON : June 14, 2027
• DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training