Marine Biology Internship, Maldives (closed)

We are seeking a creative, energetic intern (unpaid) to join the Reefscapers team, based at the 5-star island of St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. This position is an exciting opportunity for a great communicator with experience of digital marketing and a love for the ocean!

✅ Apply before: closed
✅ Work period: 3 months, with the possibility of a further 3 months renewal (6 months total).
✅ There is no charge to join our internship programme, but no salary is paid. All food, accommodation and internal travel is provided.
✅ Approximately 50% of our interns are later hired in full-time Reefscapers roles, or find work elsewhere in the Maldives.

Brief Description

Marine Biology

•  Assist with all aspects of the resort’s Coral Propagation Program.
•  Learn to conduct our marine life presentations, guest-oriented snorkelling activities and marine projects.
•  Take underwater photos and video of our coral restoration work.

Public Relations

•  Expand Reefscapers social media presence and increase engagement to promote awareness.
•  Develop new marketing materials and regularly publish new content.
•  Edit and annotate photos and video for social media and guest presentations.

Ideal Candidate

•  BSc/MSc in Marine Biology (or related) with a passion for tropical marine conservation. Experience with corals preferred.
•  Strong swimmer & qualified diver (essential) able to work long hours in the lagoon in all weathers.
•  Excellent computer skills, with experience in photo/video editing and social media campaigning.
•  You must be available to start work soon, and for the full 6 month period.

⚠️ Please note that we cannot accept applications from:

❎ Under-graduate students looking for work-placement, and candidates unable to commit to the full 6-month period.
❎ Graduates in unrelated disciplines, even if you are an experienced conservationist or dive master.
❎ Couples, social media influencers, or photo/videographers (you must also be a marine graduate).