Jungle Life Camp is looking for people with a passion for the environment and working with young people
Would you like to join our team? There are two upcoming positions at Jungle Life Camp. Don’t forget to explore our website before you apply! Applications are open until 3rd February 2023.
Senior Facilitator
The Senior Facilitator should have some work experience already, so they probably aren’t straight out of university. We would ideally like someone with experience working or volunteering in a relevant field such as community development, education or environmental sciences, but are open to applicants from other backgrounds too.
Senior Facilitator (click to expand)
Job title: Senior Facilitator
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: Khao Sok, Surat Thani
Starting date: March/April 2023
Duration: 6 months (with the chance to renew at the end of the position)
About Jungle Life Camp and the role of Senior Facilitator
Jungle Life Camp is an experiential learning centre that provides hands-on activities for both Thai- and English-speaking student and family groups. We connect people with nature and educate and inspire them to take care of their environment.
Our main target groups are:
- Local schools and children in our neighbourhood
- Private and international schools and universities
- Families with young children that are on holiday in Khao Sok
The Senior Facilitator’s main jobs will be to plan and prepare for activity programs, and work directly with students. A large part of the job is to act as a good role model for people of all ages by adopting our four core values of Adventure, Community, Jungle and Future.
Adventure – We actively encourage all our staff and guests to try new things and step outside of their comfort zone as we go on this learning adventure together.
Community – Maintaining good relationships within and outside of our team is essential to our success as a grassroots organisation working in community development. Our job can be challenging and tiring at times so we rely on the support from our colleagues in completing all sorts of tasks, including those that might be outside of the main role of activity facilitation.
Jungle – Our goal is to inspire and empower people to take care of the environment, so we need to set a good example by living sustainably and respecting nature.
Future – Environmental responsibility does not stop at the end of the working day. We encourage all our staff and guests to consider the things that they have learned while spending time with us, and try to make good choices in their daily lives with respect to sustainable living. Together, we can create a better future.
Main responsibilities
The main role of the Senior Facilitator includes but is not limited to:
- Facilitate hands-on activities such as hiking, shelter building, farming and many more
- Coordinate activity programs by liaising with clients, planning activity schedules, costing programs and other tasks
- Prepare for school camps and activities by checking equipment, creating resources, organising activity spaces and other tasks
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our community outreach, such as by organising events and researching new activity ideas
- Taking photos and writing short reports on completed activities
Requirements:
- Possess a degree in any subject
- Experience working with students either in an outdoor or indoor setting
- Strong organisational skills
- Advanced English speaking, reading and writing ability or higher
- Advanced Thai speaking ability or higher
- Interest in working with children of all ages
- Interest in the environment and sustainability
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Willingness to live in Khao Sok, a fairly small and remote village surrounded by rainforest
- Willingness to work some evenings, including occasional overnight stays in basic accommodation or tents
Desirable qualities (not essential):
- Advanced Thai reading and writing ability or higher
- Experience coordinating outdoor activity programs
- Good understanding of the expectations and requirements of schools when planning activity programs, including safety standards
- Possess an up to date first aid qualification
- Experience using computers at work
- Experience working or volunteering in an organisation with a strong emphasis on sustainability, and/or an organisation working in community development
- Good critical thinking and self-reflection skills
Application process
Please send a CV (resume) and covering letter (explaining why you would like the job and why you would be a good employee) in English to info@khaosokjunglelife.com by 3rd February 2023. Other supporting documents in Thai or English are also welcome.
Facilitator
The Facilitator should be interested in learning about outdoor and environmental education. Full training is provided.
Facilitator - click to expand
Job title: Facilitator
Salary: 12,000 – 14,000 baht per month depending on experience
Location: Khao Sok, Surat Thani
Starting date: March/April 2023
About Jungle Life Camp and the role of Facilitator
Jungle Life Camp is an experiential learning centre that provides hands-on activities for both Thai- and English-speaking student and family groups. We connect people with nature and educate and inspire them to take care of their environment.
Our main target groups are:
- Local schools and children in our neighbourhood
- Private and international schools and universities
- Families with young children that are on holiday in Khao Sok
The Facilitator’s main job will be to work directly with students and support with preparation for various camps and activities. A large part of the job is to act as a good role model for people of all ages by adopting our four core values of Adventure, Community, Jungle and Future.
Adventure – We actively encourage all our staff and guests to try new things and step outside of their comfort zone as we go on this learning adventure together.
Community – Maintaining good relationships within and outside of our team is essential to our success as a grassroots organisation working in community development. Our job can be challenging and tiring at times so we rely on the support from our colleagues in completing all sorts of tasks, including those that might be outside of the main role of activity facilitation.
Jungle – Our goal is to inspire and empower people to take care of the environment, so we need to set a good example by living sustainably and respecting nature.
Future – Environmental responsibility does not stop at the end of the working day. We encourage all our staff and guests to consider the things that they have learned while spending time with us, and try to make good choices in their daily lives with respect to sustainable living. Together, we can create a better future.
Ongoing training is provided so our main requirements are to be open minded, willing to learn and to respect the four core values of our organisation.
Main responsibilities
The main role of the Facilitator includes but is not limited to:
- Facilitate hands-on activities such as hiking, shelter building, farming and many more (training will be provided)
- Prepare for school camps and activities by checking equipment, creating resources, organising activity spaces and other tasks
- Taking photos and writing short reports on completed activities
- Researching and implementing new activity ideas that relate to our core values
- As part of our core value of working as a Community, the role includes supporting with some housekeeping and cooking responsibilities
Requirements:
- Fluent Thai speaker
- Intermediate English speaking ability or higher
- Interest in working with children of all ages
- Interest in the environment and sustainability
- Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Willingness to live in Khao Sok, a fairly small and remote village surrounded by rainforest
- Willingness to work some evenings, including occasional overnight stays in basic accommodation or tents
Desirable qualities (not essential):
- Experience working with children
- Experience communicating with clients or colleagues in English
- Experience working or volunteering in an organisation with a strong emphasis on sustainability
- Experience using computers at work
- Strong organisational skills
- Good critical thinking and self-reflection skills
Application process
Please send a CV (resume) and covering letter (explaining why you would like the job and why you would be a good employee) in English to info@khaosokjunglelife.com by 3rd February 2023. Other supporting documents in Thai or English are also welcome.
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