Vacancy: Educator & Volunteer Coordinator, Maldives

About the position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and highly organised Educator & Volunteer Coordinator to join our team at the Sea Turtle Health Institute of the Maldives (STHI) – our flagship campus for clinical care, professional training, and ocean health research.

In this role, you will lead all educational and outreach activities at the STHI and coordinate ORP’s volunteer and veterinary training programmes in the Maldives. You will be responsible for the effective delivery of all education, guest engagement, and event-related activities at the STHI, alongside the administrative, operational, and coordination functions required to support ORP’s volunteer programmes. The role also involves building strong relationships with guests, partners, and stakeholders, and maximising fundraising opportunities by actively promoting and driving uptake of the turtle patient adoption programme to support the ongoing operation of the STHI.

This position is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, exceptional organisational abilities, and experience in environmental education or a related field. The ideal candidate is a confident and engaging communicator, able to connect with and inspire diverse audiences, and will carry out all duties with professionalism, accuracy, and timeliness, while undertaking additional responsibilities as reasonably requested, consistent with organisational needs and their skill set. 

Main activities & responsibilities

• Educational Outreach & Guest Engagement
  • Deliver educational and outreach activities at the STHI for guests, schools, visitors, staff, and local communities.
  • Conduct facility tours, presentations, and ‘Sea Turtle Talks’, alongside other guest engagement activities.
  • Support the development of educational materials and contribute to environmental awareness initiatives.
  • Assist with content creation, live social media engagement, and representation at events.
  • Track and report on outreach and engagement metrics.
• Project Promotion & Fundraising
  • Promote ORP’s work and raise awareness among guests and visitors.
  • Actively drive uptake of the turtle patient adoption programme and maximise fundraising opportunities through guest engagement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with guests, partners, and volunteers, supporting engagement and fundraising efforts.
• Volunteer & Veterinary Training Programme Coordination
  • Coordinate ORP’s volunteer and veterinary training programmes in the Maldives, from application through to completion.
  • Manage scheduling, bookings, logistics, and participant communications, liaising with resorts and internal teams.
  • Oversee application review, payments, CRM tracking, and participant records.
  • Arrange travel, accommodation, and visa processes, and act as the in-country point of contact.
  • Plan and oversee daily activities for volunteers and trainees in collaboration with the veterinary team.
  • Monitor satisfaction, track programme metrics, and support ongoing engagement, including alumni relations.