 | Center for Wildlife Management Studies, Kenya Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted of internship opportunities as they become available. Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide support in the areas of program delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program safety, risk management and site maintenance.
Location: SFS Center for Wildlife Management Studies - Kilimanjaro Bush Camp (KBC), Kimana, Kenya
Reports to: Center Director. Day to day supervision may be delegated to Student Affairs Manager, Faculty, or Site Manager as appropriate. Duration: Internships are one year in duration. Minimum Qualifications & Requirements: - BA/BS in field related to research/curriculum focus of Center
- Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification
- Current CPR certification
- Experience organizing and facilitating groups
- Clean driving record and ability to operate standard transmission vehicles (No international driver license necessary, only permanent staff drive SFS vehicles in Kenya)
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate students and visiting researchers or programs
Preferred Qualifications: - Successful completion of an SFS or similar international residential program
- Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Access and statistical software skills
- In country or regional experience
Job Description Duties/Responsibilities
Basic Program Support - Participate in planning activities prior to the program start and in review/analysis following students' departure
- Participate in training activities for new center staff prior to and during the program
- Participate in the orientation and re-entry components of the program presented to students at the beginning and end of each program period
- Assist in organizing the library, teaching aids, research materials and projects, community service projects, recreational activities, and other program activities as requested
- Assist students with academic and research materials and projects
- Organize and prepare support materials for faculty lectures and field trips including slides, photographs, charts, graphs, maps, field samples and equipment
- Assist with administrative or logistical tasks such as data logging, purchasing, keeping inventories, record keeping, and routine maintenance of site and equipment as requested
- Help organize students to perform their required tasks in support of the residential aspects of program, e.g., food preparation, recycling efforts, center clean-ups, student committees, etc.
- Participate in resolving group management issues and student discipline problems
- Monitor student morale and assist in solving daily problems at the Center
- Participate in preparation of the Final Reports and other required reports and/or manual revisions
- Assist with other logistical, group management and administrative tasks
- Live on-site for the duration of each program period and take meals with the students
- On a rotating basis, take responsibility for Center-specific "staff of the day" duties
- Take part in, and occasionally lead, Center upkeep projects, social and field activities
- At the request of the Center Director, serve as caretaker for Center during program breaks and center rentals
- At all times, work to ensure good relations between the Center and local community
Safety & Risk Management - Adhere to, actively model, and enforce all SFS and Center policies, procedures, and rules
- Participate in the review and revision of Center Risk Assessment and Management plans
- Recommend and review policies and procedures needed to manage risks
- Know the emergency procedures plan for the Center, including evacuation plan
- Participate in the safety portions of the on-site orientation and conduct safety briefings for students and/or staff
- Complete Incident Reports when appropriate and contribute to Safety Audits
- Ensure that first aid certifications are kept up to date via periodic courses offered by SFS between program sessions
- Report infractions of Center rules to the Center Director
- Maintain the First Aid equipment and help create and document safety procedures
Benefits:
On-site room and board
Health Insurance reimbursement (up to a cap)
Travel reimbursement (up to a cap)
Emergency medical evacuation and repatriatation insurance coverage
Reimbursement for expenses related to obtaining any required visas and/or work permits
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & APPLICATION:
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