Join our team !
CRCP is a growing environmental NGO committed to the protection of key ecosystems that host rich and threatened biodiversity. We act through research, experiential education, building capacities and sustainable projects especially with communities affected by wildlife loss.
Effective conservation requires all kinds of people coming together and bringing different backgrounds, skills and perspectives towards the same goal: a more sustainable relationship between people and nature.
Learn more about careers and internship opportunities at CRCP below and apply to join our team !
POSITIONS OPEN:
We are currently looking for
2 SEI – Science and Education Interns (3 months – Filipino applicants only)
2 SOI – Science Officer Interns (4 to 6 months – Filipino or international applicants)
1 MRO – Marine Research Officer (1 year contract – Filipino applicants only)
1 MRO – Marine Research Officer
1 Marine Research Officer (MRO)
We are looking for a Marine Research Officer (MRO) to join our team and support our marine conservation efforts. The MRO will be fully integrated in the scientific department of CRCP and report to the conservation manager. As such, the most important portion of its time and mission will be focused on research field work (such as coral reef biophysical monitoring, Marine Protected Areas’s effectiveness assessment, Seagrass and Mangroves mapping, etc) followed by periods of data analysis, report writing and scientific communications.
The position is ideal for marine biology graduate looking to apply its skills and work for the conservation of coastal resources. CRCP is looking for a positive, dynamic and meticulous individual who loves research and field work. A background in marine biology or environmental science and relevant working experience is required for this position, and previous experience in an NGO setting preferred.
Position Type: Full-time, on-site, paid position
Applicants: Filipino nationals only.
Location: Siquijor, Siquijor
Length of Position: 1 year, renewable
Application Deadline: Applications open until position filled
Starting Date: 2026
2 SEI – Science and Education Interns (3 months)
2 Science & education interns (SEI)
We are seeking 2 science and education interns or scholars to support our marine conservation efforts. The SEIs will work closely with our science team to take part in our ecological monitoring program of coral reefs in the Marine Protected Areas of Siquijor Island. In addition, the SEI will be assisting CRCP’s education efforts and environmental awareness programs. The internship will include a 6 weeks training period during which the intern will develop the required skills (in marine ecology and identification, scientific scuba diving, methodology) needed to take part in the scientific work and education work at CRCP. After training completion, the SEIs will be able to gather experience and assist CRCP science team while mentored by its senior members.
To succeed in this position, you should have a background in Marine or environmental science in the Philippines and be wanting to gain skills and field experience in an environmental NGO. You should as well be comfortable being in the water and doing field work at least 3-4 days per week with our science team.
Position Type: Internship.
Applicants: Filipino nationals with background in marine/ environmental science. Open to scholars & in providing accommodation + additional benefits.
Location: Siquijor, Siquijor
Length of Position: 3 months
Starting Date: January 19 2026 for 3 months.
2 SOI – Science officer Interns (6 months)
2 Science Officer Interns (SOI)
We are seeking 2 Science Officer interns to join our science and education team for 6 months and support our marine conservation efforts. The SOIs will learn to take part in our ecological monitoring program of coral reefs in the Marine Protected Areas of Siquijor Island and be assisting CRCP’s education efforts and environmental awareness programs to local and international participants as well as public outreach to tourists.
This position offers 6 months of mentorship and field experience in a grassroot environmental NGO. To succeed in this position, you should have a background in Marine or environmental science, excellent english, and wanting environmental conservation to be your career path. You should as well be comfortable being in the water and doing field work at least 3-4 days per week with our science team.
Position Type: Internship.
Applicants: Filipino nationals or international applicants with background in marine/ environmental science and excellent english.
Location: Siquijor, Siquijor
Length of Position: 6 months
Starting Date: April 2026 for 6 months. August 2026 for 4 months.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
CONTRIBUTE YOUR TIME
Are you a skilled professional who is interested in contributing to environmental conservation ? We love to hear from skilled individuals who share the same passion and would like to support our efforts. Contact us and let us know how you think you could help.
Some areas we are especially interested in include:
- Fundraising / Grant writing
- Marketing and communication
- Web and graphic design
- Skills Training for our team
- Philippine environmental law
You didn’t find what you were looking for ?
Feel free to send us an open application, we never know. Send us your cv, a cover letter explaining what position you are looking for and how you think you can help us and address it to our email address coralreefandrainforestcp[at]gmail.com with the object “open application”. If we have something, we will let you know. If not, with your permission, we will keep it and might contact you when we have a relevant opening in the future !
You might be interested ?
Sign up for one of our conservation training or join one of our long term professional development course. Many of our our past trainees have developed to become full part of the team.
Join us as a volunteer !
Volunteers plays an important part in our research and conservation projects and gain hands-on field experience.
Question? Reach us by email at:
contact[@]coralreefandrainforestconservationproject.org
