*About ELI-Scientific* ELI-S is a nonprofit organization based in France that has been created in 2013. Our organization aims at promoting, protecting and conserving cetaceans. We have set up the research project “Cetacean Conservation in Nicaragua” in 2015. This pioneer project aims to generate knowledge on cetacean presence, distribution and habitat use patterns. The expected output is to generate: 1) scientific data on cetaceans in Nicaragua, 2) environmental awareness to the local communities in order to create a socio-economic relevance in conserving and protecting their natural environment and 3) responsible eco-tourism. ELI-Scientific is recruiting a volunteer education assistant to give environmental science classes during one semester in a local school in San Juan del Sur. The education assistant will be present during the field work on planned from January 22nd to April 22nd 2018 in San Juan del Sur. The offer includes the opportunity for the assistant to develop both professionally but also personally thanks to the unique experience to live within local communities in basic living conditions. A commitment for 6 months is expected. *Locations: *San Juan del Sur South-West of Nicaragua *Period: *January to June 2018 (6 months commitment, Dates to confirm) *Type of agreement: *Full time. 2 Days off per week. *Duties:* - Develop environmental science classes for kids aging from 10 to 16 years old - Give twice a week one-hour science classes in two local schools in San Juan del Sur - Network with local actors and integrate their initiatives in the science classes - Participate to public outreach and events - Organize field trips with children in order to discover local (marine) biodiversity and conservation initiatives - Update social media and website *Skills and qualifications:* - *Fluency in Spanish (!)* - *Enthusiastic, conscientious and hard working* - Experience of working in developing countries - *Experience in delivering educational activities* - Proactive with ability to work unsupervised - Interest in wildlife and conservation - Being able to work and live in a small team - Being able to live in basic living conditions *Desirable skills :* - An interest and knowledge of marine life - A background in biology, particularly marine biology/environmental science - Speaking English and/or French would be a plus This position is a volunteer and unpaid position, please contact the project director for more details. *To apply:* Please email a CV, 2 references and cover letter outlining your experience and motivations. Send this to joelle.deweerdt@eli-s.com with “Education assistant 2018” in the subject line. Interviews via Skype. Deadline: 15th of September 2017. *Contact:* For further information and any queries, please contact *Joëlle De Weerdt, Project Director* Email: joelle.deweerdt@eli-s.com More information? Website of Non profit: www.eli-s.com Website of Project: www.nicacetacea.org Facebook: ELI-Scientific