Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Location: 100% based on the atoll of Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
Contract type: Fixed-term contract (6 months to 1 year, renewable)
Working time: Full-time
Dear enthusiast of nature and environmental preservation,
Tetiaroa Society is offering a unique opportunity to join its team as a Naturalist Guide, at the heart of one of the most remarkable ecosystems in French Polynesia.
As a key player in our mission of conservation, research, and environmental education, you will help visitors discover the natural, cultural, and scientific heritage of the atoll of Tetiaroa.
Through immersive and educational experiences, you will actively contribute to the promotion of this exceptional site while supporting efforts to preserve its unique biodiversity.
Job details
Contract type: Fixed-term contract (6 months to 1 year, renewable)
Working time: Full-time
Tetiaroa Society is offering a unique opportunity to join its team as a Naturalist Guide, at the heart of one of the most remarkable ecosystems in French Polynesia.
As a key player in our mission of conservation, research, and environmental education, you will help visitors discover the natural, cultural, and scientific heritage of the atoll of Tetiaroa.
Through immersive and educational experiences, you will actively contribute to the promotion of this exceptional site while supporting efforts to preserve its unique biodiversity.
Main Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the management team, the Naturalist Guide will be responsible for:
- Leading and conducting thematic excursions focused on Tetiaroa’s nature and culture
- Developing and maintaining a knowledge base on local biodiversity and Polynesian cultural heritage
- Designing and facilitating educational programs for children
- Conducting ongoing documentary research on Tetiaroa’s biodiversity
- Participating in certain scientific or ecological inventory projects
As a steward of the site, you will master more than a dozen thematic circuits combining nature, culture, history, and science — sharing both the oral traditions of the past and the latest scientific findings from the atoll.
Required Profile (Minimum Requirements):
- A minimum of a two-year degree (BAC+2 or equivalent) in natural sciences, environment, tourism, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of Polynesian flora, fauna, and culture
- Fluent in French and English; basic knowledge of Tahitian is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for sharing knowledge
- Experience in nature-based education or ecotourism is preferred&
- Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Certified (or in the process of certification) in first aid (PSC1)&
- Holder of the ACPASRA water safety certification or equivalent
