Philippines-Coral Restoration Project Scuba Diver/Specialist

About the role

The Coral Restoration Project Scuba Diver/Specialist will work with a team in the Philippines to engage, evangelize, and disciple indigenous, unreached people groups through a project designed to restore people’s relationship with creation and their Creator as they help the environment by preserving and expanding local coral reefs.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain coral restoration project sites
• Auxiliary in the planning and construction of new coral restoration sites
• Assist with coral growth measurements, coral health/bleaching inspections, structure maintenance, coral out planting and general day-to-day operations
• Prepare gear and supplies, manage, and maintain equipment and tools
• Perform coral reef monitoring and management activities, including documenting disease outbreaks and bleaching, crown of thorns mitigation, marine debris removal, photogrammetry, etc.
• Manage data, perform analyses, and write reports
• Collect and annotate photos to identify corals, algae, and invertebrates
• Design and implement independent research projects or experiments to support nursery performance and restoration goals
• Participate in outreach events, provide educational and interactive activities, and work hard to integrate the Gospel and Creation Care in every event

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, or similar field
• Certification for Scuba Diving
• Experience in coral restoration planning, project management and ability to manage teams of divers
• Ability to live in a remote location and some experience with filing scuba tanks, maintaining and repairing scuba gear
• Ability to work on a multi-cultural team
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Some electronic/construction/welding experience
• Capacity to work with local governments and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders (particularly those involving coastal communities and government agencies)
• Excellent organizational skill set including written and verbal communication, time management, and ability to prioritize tasks
• Enjoy being on boats (even in heat or inclement weather)

Qualifications

• Experience working with local governments and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders (particularly those involving coastal communities and government agencies)
• Excellent organizational skills including written and verbal communication, time management, and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Some electronic/construction/welding experience
• Enjoy being on boats (even in heat or inclement weather)

Skills

• Scuba diving certification
• Project management
• Team leadership
• Data management and analysis
• Photography and photo annotation
• Research and experimentation
• Outreach and education

Benefits

• Living in a remote location in the Philippines
• Engaging with indigenous, unreached people groups
• Contributing to environmental conservation efforts
• Working on a diverse and multicultural team
• Opportunities for personal and spiritual growth

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified