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🔥 New post! | Webinar | How to become competitive for conservation jobs Does it seem like conservation jobs have a million requirements? Are you worried that you’ll have to spend ages getting experience or training to be competitive – even for entry level roles? Are you tired of submitting applications with zero feedback? We asked our conservation community about the biggest barriers they face to working in conservation – and ‘Becoming competitive... read the full description on our website. 🐾 Title: Webinar | How to become competitive for conservation jobs 🌳 Author: Conservation Careers 📌 Categories: Webinars,Professional Development 👉 Link: https://lnkd.in/ed77bbNr #ConservationCareers #ConservationJobs #ConservationAdvice #Conservation #Wildlife

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When people think about careers in conservation, the image that often springs to mind is one of rugged outdoorsy types in muddy boots, conducting field surveys or restoring habitats. 🥾🦗 While these roles are undeniably critical, the conservation sector is much broader and encompasses opportunities for various skills, interests, and working styles. Planning and Policy Officer, Emma Waller, talks all about the variety of career options in conservation in this blog: https://lnkd.in/enXRYmdX #CareerInConservation #WorkInConservation

I have recently contributed an article to Countryside Jobs Service: Yesterday was Volunteer Day, and we are proud to share an article that ETUK founder and senior tutor Sue Searle wrote for @Countryside Jobs Service about how volunteering opens up doors in environmental careers. We can all agree that a career in conservation is deeply rewarding, offering opportunities to protect the environment, conserve biodiversity, and make a lasting impact on natural ecosystems. Volunteering is seen as an invaluable step for anyone considering a career in conservation. It provides a way to gain practical experience, develop essential skills, and make meaningful connections with people in the field. Read the full article with tips and insights on how to find the right volunteer position for you and your career: https://zurl.co/Qytw #countrysidejobsservice #countrysidejobs #volunteering #volunteerday #ETUK #EcologyTraining #Ecology #conservation #BritishWildlife #LearnEcology #EnvironmentalEducation #ConservationCourses #EcologyEducation #EcoLearning

Our Head Tutor Sue Searle has recently contributed an article to Countryside Jobs Service: Yesterday was Volunteer Day, and we are proud to share an article that ETUK founder and senior tutor Sue Searle wrote for @Countryside Jobs Service about how volunteering opens up doors in environmental careers. We can all agree that a career in conservation is deeply rewarding, offering opportunities to protect the environment, conserve biodiversity, and make a lasting impact on natural ecosystems. Volunteering is seen as an invaluable step for anyone considering a career in conservation. It provides a way to gain practical experience, develop essential skills, and make meaningful connections with people in the field. Read the full article with tips and insights on how to find the right volunteer position for you and your career: https://zurl.co/Qytw #countrysidejobsservice #countrysidejobs #volunteering #volunteerday #ETUK #EcologyTraining #Ecology #conservation #BritishWildlife #LearnEcology #EnvironmentalEducation #ConservationCourses #EcologyEducation #EcoLearning

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🌟 Why Conservation Jobs Spotlight? The wildlife conservation field is often described as highly competitive, with limited opportunities. This narrative, frequently heard in university lectures, can discourage aspiring conservationists before they even start their journey. However, being active in this field reveals a different reality: new opportunities constantly emerge across various sectors, from research to policy-making, from field work to communication. After receiving numerous requests for guidance on finding conservation opportunities, it became clear: there was a need for a centralised, accessible resource. That's why Conservation Jobs Spotlight was created: to bridge the gap between opportunities and talent. What we offer: 🔍 Centralised, searchable database 🌍 Global opportunities 📊 Clear categorisation by field 🤝 Community-contributed content 💡 Free access Whether you are: • Starting your conservation journey • Looking for your next challenge • Wanting to share opportunities Join us in building this resource together! 📝 Access our database: https://lnkd.in/dWaKuQZ7 ✉️ Want to contribute? DM for details #ConservationCareers #WildlifeJobs #Conservation

🔥 New post! | Webinar | How to get conservation experience Does it feel like you’re trapped in a ‘catch-22’? You need conservation experience to land a conservation job… but you need a conservation job to get experience! We asked our conservation community about the biggest barriers they face to working in conservation – and ‘Getting conservation experience’ was the #1 challenge. While other job sectors have clear... read the full description on our website. 🐾 Title: Webinar | How to get conservation experience 🌳 Author: Conservation Careers 📌 Categories: Webinars 👉 Link: https://lnkd.in/eRS9dQVG #ConservationCareers #ConservationJobs #ConservationAdvice #Conservation #Wildlife

Job Opportunity National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute (Washington, DC) Special Assistant to the Director (IS-11) This is a terrific opportunity for someone looking to apply programmatic management skills in support of conservation science and public engagement. It could be a pathway to executive leadership capacities. The Special Assistant's primary purpose is to provide administrative, program support, and personal and confidential assistant to the NZCBI Director. In this position, the work schedule is based on the needs of the director, who has the ability to telework on approval. In this position, you will conduct the following duties and responsibilities: *Calendar Management: Organize and maintain the NZCBI Director’s schedule, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements. *Travel Coordination: Plan and manage domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries. *Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to ensure the smooth operation of the Director’s office by managing both routine and high-profile tasks. Responsibilities range from handling essential day-to-day duties such as managing the use of the Director’s cart, ordering meals, and scheduling tours to representing the Director in critical engagements, such as meetings with top executives, government officials, or event high-profile donors. This role requires flexibility, professionalism, and a willingness to tackle any task, regardless of scale, to support the Organization’s goals. *Communication Support: Ensure clear, effective, and professional communications across all channels. This includes drafting, editing, and proofreading written materials such as emails, memos, reports, and presentations to maintain a high standard of quality and alignment with the Director’s voice and vision. This role also involves managing internal communications to foster collaboration and transparency within NZCBI, including crafting announcements, updates, and other key messages. *Meeting Preparation: Prepare agendas, presentations, and documents for meetings; take notes and follow up on action items. *Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. #jobs #hiring #employment #management #specialassistant #administration #zoo #conservation

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