We are selecting three people across the different islands to offer them a six-month part-time contract to disseminate and carry out marine citizen science activities of the Observadores del Mar platform.
Observadores del Mar is the reference platform in marine citizen science. Coordinated by the CSIC, its mission is to promote marine citizen science through dialogue between the scientific community and society, as well as to generate scientific evidence to help decision-making on environmental problems affecting our ocean.
In the Balearic Islands, Observadores del Mar has established a strategic alliance with Marilles Foundation. As part of this alliance, there is currently one person from the Marilles team currently integrated in the general coordination team of the Observadores del Mar platform, who is also in charge of territorial dynamisation in the Balearic Islands. Those selected will report to the Balearic Islands coordinator.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for three people passionate about the sea and its conservation (one in Menorca, one in Mallorca, and one in Ibiza or Formentera). Candidates must have internationally recognised certification in scuba diving to be able to do various activities in the water.
Communication skills and people skills are required, as the job will require talking to a lot of people and dynamising activities.
The aim is to promote local activity throughout the islands during the busy months at sea.
Job description
The job will mainly consist of the following:
- Identifying actors interested in actively participating in the Observadores del Mar programme due to their strategic position in a certain sector or location. For example, diving centres and yacht clubs.
- Establishing relationships with these actors, to make visits, as well as to organise and participate in various activities.
- Supporting diving centres that are Sentinel Observatories, as well as collaborating entities in the community.
- Preparing materials, talks, workshops, etc.
- Writing documents to follow up activities, with the support of the coordinator, which will be included in an annual report.
We would like you to have…
- An official degree (or demonstrable knowledge without official degree): Marine Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Veterinary Science, or similar.
- a driving licence and regular availability of a car.
- proactive, outgoing, people skills.
- good communication skills.
- an organised, methodical approach to work.
- familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Spanish and Catalan.
- the availability to work on weekends if necessary.
- residence in Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza, or Formentera.
- an openness to travel between the islands.
It would also be good if you have…
- a scientific diving qualification and marine biology courses.
- a basic knowledge of graphic design (e.g. Canva, Photoshop...).
- English language skills.
In return, we offer…
- a six-month part-time contract, with the possibility of extension.
- a gross monthly salary of €700.
- flexible working hours drive by objectives.
- a good working environment.
- training to improve your oral communication skills.
- a planned start date of Monday, 27th May (flexible start if necessary).
If you are interested, then…
- send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like this position and why you are the right person for it.
- address it to sandra.espeja@marilles.org
We are accepting applications until 13 May at 23.59 h CET.
