Reef-World conducts innovative and ground breaking work in the field of marine conservation. We inspire people to use their coastal resources sustainably and empower them to become stewards for the marine environment through education and capacity building, particularly through sustainable marine tourism. As a small team, our efforts reach all corners of the globe by working hard to achieve incredible outputs.

We need a passionate person, dedicated to marine conservation, who wants to support our work from our office in the Philippines. This exciting role requires design and communication experience, ideally with some marketing knowledge and the ability to support the daily administrations associated with our marine conservation projects. This is an opportunity to transport the skills typically confined to the computer to the surroundings of the tropical Philippines and beyond.

You will become an integral part of the team, supporting international conservation efforts from behind the scenes, by leading the promotion and development of the educational materials and campaigns associated with the UN Environment’s Green Fins initiative. This is an opportunity for someone to really leave their mark and make a difference. We are looking for someone to take a proactive approach and get involved with team discussions about future developments and goals, bringing fresh new ideas to make our conservation message reach even further based on previous experience.

Costs and Amenities

Unlike other organisations, Reef-World do not have any internship programme fees. This is an unpaid but supported role. Interns are responsible for their own transport arrangements to the Philippines and insurance, and onward travel to Dumaguete. Reef-World will provide accommodation. Interns will be required to cover their living costs, such as gas and electricity, food & drink, insurance, visa extensions, mobile phone costs and personal luxuries. Due to our experience, we can help you keep these subsistence costs extremely low.

Roles and Responsibilities

Activities may include, but are not limited to:   

• Graphic Design – assist with the development, updating and strengthening of Reef-World’s brand, and that of its main marine conservation education and awareness programme, Green Fins. Candidates must be proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite (preferably Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign). Please provide information on your experience in your application with links to work carried out.   
• Website Design – Maintain and support two websites with regular updates and fresh content reflecting the work carried out by Reef-World and its partners.
• Project Marketing – developing new and maintaining existing project marketing strategies and campaigns, updating multiple social media sites, networking management, writing promotional content, newsletters and blogs.     
• Administrative based work – organisation of media libraries (Adobe Lightroom), database management, cataloguing project documentation, managing correspondence of incoming enquiries, organising logistics for national and international trips and helping maintain a functioning office environment.   
• Fundraising – investigate fund raising opportunities, promote the Reef-World online donation scheme and correspond with international donors and funding partners.   
• Educational Outreach – development and design of Information & Education Campaigns (IECs) and presentations. Presenting to diverse audiences in a variety of locations such as delivering lessons in the field or classroom with the possibility of working with children.   

Qualifications and Pre-requisites   

The placement is open to nationals of all countries but due to the sensitive nature and advanced level of work to be carried out there are some necessary skills and qualifications required by Reef-World in order to qualify for application and be accepted on the Internship Programme.   

• The individual must be older than 21 years of age.   
• Experience in Design and/or Marketing.   
• Must be able to speak and write English fluently. Other languages such as Asian or European languages would be useful, particularly Chinese, Japanese or Korean.  
• Interested in marine conservation and sustainable diving & snorkelling. 
• Have own laptop with Adobe Creative Suite software.     
• Ability to use basic MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.   
• Must be a qualified diver with BSAC, SSI, NAUI, TDI/SDI, CMAS, PADI or equivalent.   
• Experience in website design not necessary but preferable.   
• An adventurous spirit, with experience of travel in developing countries.   

 

Please send us your latest CV and cover letter, summarizing your relevant experience, future aspirations in the marine conservation sector and outlining what you hope to achieve with The Reef-World Foundation. We will then get back to you after the team has reviewed your application and let you know if we would like to pursue your application. Good luck!