The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) is a species conservation project of the Allwetterzoo Münster, Germany, and has been established in 2003 in collaboration with the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP). It is one of the first nature conservation centres in Cambodia and is located within Phnom Kulen National Park, not far from Siem Reap and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor. The ACCB currently houses approximately 1000 individuals belonging to about 33 species of reptiles, birds and mammals native to Cambodia. Roughly 97% of the individuals at the ACCB belong to a species classified as threatened by IUCN.
The primary goals of the ACCB are:
- To provide facilities and technical expertise for the conservation breeding of selected threatened species, and to initiate and carry out appropriate reintroduction programs.
- To promote the rescue of selected native Cambodian wildlife and to provide adequate rehabilitation and release facilities while ensuring the maintenance of internationally recognized standards.
- To serve as an education and training center for communities, wildlife officials and visitors to the center in order to increase awareness of and build capacity for conservation and environmental protection and management, and to promote the sustainable use of natural resources.
- To initiate and participate in wildlife conservation and research activities in Cambodia, including in situ conservation activities, species recovery efforts, biodiversity inventories and natural resource-use assessment, and to provide information to support management recommendations for protected areas.
ACCB is seeking a passionate and dynamic Environmental Educator to join our environmental outreach and education department. The successful candidate will work closely with the Outreach & Education Manager and colleagues to develop and implement an Environmental Outreach & Education Strategy. The role involves executing environmental education projects, engaging with visitors and local communities, and supporting various activities at ACCB, including special events, fundraising, animal rescue and release operations, and administrative tasks. This position is ideal for someone passionate about conservation and education. If you are dedicated, motivated, and eager to make a difference in conservation education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Environmental Educator at ACCB is responsible for executing all conservation outreach and education initiatives. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the environmental education team, support the development of long-term strategies for conservation education, outreach, and awareness projects. This position involves close coordination with team members of the Animal Department and Finance Department, reporting directly to the Outreach & Education manager.
Duty Station: Kbal Spean, Phnom Kulen National Park
- Key responsibilities of the Environmental Educator include:
- Conduct educational tours for visitors at ACCB
- Develop and update environmental education projects and materials
- Organize and participate in outreach, awareness and education events
- Representing ACCB at events as needed
- Translate documents between English and Khmer
- Develop social media content to promote ACCB’s initiatives and events
- Maintain contact with suppliers and partnerships with tour operators
- Assist in report writing and fundraising activities
- Keep accurate records on outreach and education events
- Identify safety hazards and develop mitigations
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Experience in teaching or training in schools or environmental education projects
- A degree in teaching, biology, or a related field, or proven equivalent work experience
- Strong commitment to conservation
- Experience collaborating with government departments is preferred
- Ability to produce high-quality reports in Khmer and English
- Excellent communication, facilitation and capacity building skills
- Effective coordination skills to work with the community, local authorities, and national partners
- Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to challenging circumstances
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Good English communication skills, oral and written
- Proactive and positive work attitude
- Willingness to travel for outreach events
- A valid driving license for cars is an advantage
ACCB provides competitive salary and benefits packages based on educational background and work experience. This includes free, shared, accommodation on-site.
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are invited to send an application letter and CV (by combining into a single PDF file) together with the names and contact information of two references to applications@accb-cambodia.org. Please include “Environmental Educator” in the subject line of your email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Moreinfo: http://accb-cambodia.org
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