Job Description
Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
Location: New Heaven Dive School, Chalok Ban Kao, Koh Tao, Suratthani, Thailand
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop current marketing mediums and create new and creative marketing and outreach methods and materials.
- Network and communicate with potential partners and students to the program
- Update website and social media pages regularly
- Assist in the knowledge and skill development of new students to the Reef Conservation Course (both on land and while diving)
- Assisting on ongoing research and restoration projects
- Joining on activities sponsored by the Save Koh Tao Community Group (clean-ups, tree planting, fundraisers, etc)
Knowledge, skills, & experience requirements
- Love of nature and working outside
- Relevant College degree in marketing or past work in a related field
- Good communication skills and outgoing personality
- Computer literate, with knowledge of most of the following programs:
- Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Photoshop (or similar program)
- Joomla, or other PHP editor
- Able to handle multiple tasks and work independently or as part of a team
- Please note that these are examples only and not an exhaustive list of requirements.
If you have any questions or need more explanations or assistance fulfilling the requirements please contact us by email:
Chad:
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New Heaven Reef Conservation Program: Training and Employment Application Details
Download the Full Essay Contest and Job Description packet here
Introduction
The New Heaven Reef Conservation Program (NHRCP) is seeking to hire on two staff members for the 2012-2013 season. The newly opened positions are Marketing /Outreach Coordinator and Research Coordinator. To seek out qualified applicants, we are holding an essay contest that will help us to understand the applicant’s goals and background to ensure that they are in line with those of the NHRCP.
If chosen, the applicant will receive training in SCUBA Diving (Open Water and Advanced levels) and 4 weeks of training in coral reef ecology, research, and restoration. After completing the training, the applicant will be hired on to the program for a minimum of 1 year. The tasks for each position differ, but both involve daily SCUBA diving in one of Thailand’s most popular destinations. When not diving, you would be assisting new students to the program or working on other tasks, but all the while enjoying the fun and relaxed atmosphere of this island paradise.
Not only are we the first and longest running marine conservation center on Koh Tao, we are the most active in the development and implementation of local island projects. In addition to enjoying your time working with us, you will also have opportunities to assist with the Save Koh Tao Community Group and enjoy your spare time with various activities. We offer daily Yoga courses, and nearby you can find everything from meditation and healing courses to rock climbing and trapeze.
As part of the job training, you will receive the following certifications and training:
- PADI or SSI Open Water Diver
- PADI or SSI Advanced Diver
- PADI and SSI Ecological Monitoring Program Diver
- SSI ecological Diver
- Reef Check International Diver
- Plus training in dive rescue, underwater photography, search and recovery, underwater data collection and analysis, artificial reef construction, coral nursery techniques, and much more.
The essay guidelines and job descriptions can be found in the following sections. We strongly recommend that you visit our website and facebook page to research our mission and activities before beginning your essay or application. We also recommend that you research the island of Koh Tao and decide if it somewhere you would like to live for a year or more.
General Requirements/Pre-requisites
- Must be a Thai citizen
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must be a college graduate or submit evidence of work in a related field
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to make a one year commitment to the program
- Must be able to swim and willing to learn SCUBA Diving (you do not need prior diving experience)
- Must be able to work independently and be an effective leader in group situations
- The applicant does not have to be a SCUBA diver, but must be willing to be trained in diving
Benefits/certifications received
- PADI or SSI Open Water Diver
- PADI or SSI Advanced Diver
- PADI and SSI Ecological Monitoring Program Diver
- SSI ecological Diver
- Reef Check International Diver
- Plus training in dive rescue, underwater photography, search and recovery, underwater data collection and analysis, and much more.
- 4 weeks or reef ecology and management training
- 2 months of Internship in coral reef research and restoration (daily diving)
- Minimum of 9 months paid employment with the NHRCP (diving as often as you like)
- Many other certifications available through both PADI and SSI that may be purchased separately
Essay Contest Guidelines
The essay questions differ for each position, but the general requirements are the same:
- Minimum of 2 pages, single spaced, typed (in English)
- Sent by pdf or .doc format to
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with the header NHRCP Essay
- Must be received by March 1st, 2012
- Along with your essay, you should also include a resume/CV, and if possible, a letter of recommendation from a professor or past employer
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Essay Questions (Choose one)
- What are some of the threats to coral reefs stemming from tourism? And more importantly, what are some ideas you have to educate tourists on their impact to the environment? (if possible, include a short marketing plan or example in your appendix)
- What are some of the most effective media types (movies, books, social networking, websites, etc) for teaching people about threats to marine life. Give a specific examples of something you have seen which was exceptionally effective at getting the message across and why (you can include screen shots, pictures, etc. in the appendix to support you position)
Research Coordinator (choose one)
- Why was 1998 a particularly bad year for corals? How much coral died, and what areas were most affected (cite your references). In your own opinion, what are the chances this will happened again?
- Describe how research is used to guide policy and business decisions in communities or governments. Cite at least two examples, and explain the strengths of the research that led to the changes.
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Since our dive school first opened in 1995 we have been committed to safety, professionalism, and especially the protection of the marine resources we use. We are a proud to be member of the Save Koh Tao Group, Greenfins, Koh-Taoism, and SSI ECOLogical. We feel that as a business we have an inherent responsibility to protect the area where we live, work, and play. And with the current global green movement we feel that it is important for businesses to truly be green, and not just in marketing. That is why we have dedicated ourselves towards marine conservation and social projects, our own and those being undertaken and others here on the island.
Through the early years we hosted a wide range of visitors coming from groups such as Greenpeace, local and foreign universities; however our main collaboration was with Thai groups such as the Thai Royal Navy and Miss Cintana, known locally as queen of the giant clams. Working with these groups enabled us to gain important knowledge about coral reef ecology and marine conservation in general. Projects such as mooring buoy installation, coral restoration, and crown of thorns (cots) research was carried out, by these groups, here on Koh Tao and New Heaven was always there to assist and help make these projects successful.
Later in 2005 we joined up with other dive schools through the Koh Tao Dive Operators club to promote awareness and construct a small Biorock project in the destroyed Taa Cha bay. After the group was dissolved we took over the maintenance and funding for the Biorock Project.
By 2006 we were hosting and participating in all projects being conducted by the Coastal Preservation and Development (CPAD) Foundation. The CPAD foundation was a non profit American-Thai company with great ideas and innovation for marine conservation projects here on Koh Tao. These projects included reef and water quality monitoring, a kids swimming/diving program, digital mapping of the island, vegetable oil recycling and biodiesel production, instructor marine education during IDC courses, and much more. Unfortuntely the CPAD group ran into financial difficulities and were forced to stop the good work they had started on Koh Tao. Being so involved with CPAD we felt it would be a real loss to the island and to everyone concerned with marine conservation if the work stopped. So New Heaven took over the responsibility to continue the projects CPAD had started. |
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