Marine Biology Assistant - Russian Speaking

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, CDL HBT Oceanic Maldives Private Limited. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

The Halcyon Private Isles Maldives, set in a thriving location for tropical marine life, is looking for a Marine Biology Assistant to assist in showcasing its vibrant underwater world to resort guests and undertaking marine conservation work.

Role:
•Assist the Resident Marine Biologist with resort guest marine biology educational and in-water activities, such as marine life briefings, presentations, snorkeling sessions, Young Marine Biologist Program and other children’s environmental activities
•Assisting with marine conservation and research work, such as marine turtle sitings, coral reef monitoring and coral restoration, under direction of the Resident Marine Biologist
•Assist in other environmental/sustainability work undertaken at the resort, such as staff training sessions and sustainability initiatives involving all resort operational areas

Additional:
•Hard-working, with a positive and calm personality, comfortable with interacting and living with people of different ages, backgrounds and cultures
•Experience living and working in a remote location will be beneficial

Minimum Requirements:
•Fluency in English and Russian (Required)
•PADI/NAUI Advanced Openwater Scuba Diver Certification
•Strong snorkeling skills
•Passionate and knowledgeable about marine life
•Experience interacting with the general public on marine biology and conservation topics

Desired:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, ideally in Marine Biology
•Rescue Diver qualification or equivalent
•Prior work experience in the tourism industry
•Experience in undertaking research work on SCUBA and/or snorkel

$7,200 - $7,300

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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