WFFT, WARN and LWRC Position Openings

1. VETERINARIAN
For the Laos Wildlife Rescue Centre Wildlife Hospital, we are looking for an experienced veterinarian to
start in January 2017! You will be joining our small and dedicated team to further establish Laos’ first multi species wildlife rescue centre.

Requirements:
– Able to work independently as well as being a team player.
– Flexibility and out of the box thinking a must, as is being able to work in the field or with basic equipment.
– Minimum 2 years’ surgical experience.
– Experience and knowledge of wildlife medicine and husbandry.
– The position includes both field work and office work. Experience with veterinary data programming required.
– Excellent written and spoken English is a must.
– Thai or Lao speaking is considered an advantage.

Package:
– 1-year contract
– 1000USD/ month
– 6 workdays a week – 5 days off a month
– 10 paid vacation days after first 6 months
– Accommodation and meals on site included

Applications should include a motivation letter, resume and references.

2. PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP
At LWRC we are offering an exciting opportunity for the right candidate! We are looking for a skilled student/recent graduate for a voluntary work placement as our primary PR assistant. Ideal as internship or to gain work experience!

Requirements:
– Able to start as soon as possible
– Minimum 3-6 months’ placement
– University student/graduate in relevant field OR relevant work experience
– Skilled with Photoshop, video programming, website building, graphic design etc.
– Perfect English skills/Native English speaker (Thai/Lao skills a plus)
– Photography skills

Please note this is a position on voluntary basis. Your accommodation will be provided on site where you will be part of our close knit by team.

3. WILD ANIMAL RESCUE NETWORK (WARN) ADMINISTRATOR

This position will be mostly based at the WFFT Wildlife Rescue Centre in Thailand but may require overseas trips to other WARN member organisations. This is the first time we will have a person solely dedicated to the development and organization of WARN, we are seeking a highly motivated team player who is capable of working independently as as well as of a large team of people.

Requirements:
– Able to start by the end of the year
– Minimum 6 months’ commitment
– University student/graduate in relevant field OR relevant work experience
– Skilled with photography, website building, graphic design etc. would be at an advantage
– Excellent written and spoken English is a must.
– Thai or other South East Asian language skills would be considered an advantage.

Package:
– 6-month contract
– 15,000THB/month
– 6 workdays a week – 1 day of per week
– 10 paid vacation days after first 6 months
– Accommodation and meals on site at WFFT included

4. WFFT ASSISTANT ELEPHANT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our current team of volunteer coordinators here at the WFFT Elephant Refuge and Education Centre. The successful applicant will be assisting the current WFFT Elephant Refuge volunteer coordinator with coordination and supervision the day-to-day work of volunteers and the day-to-day care of the WFFT herd. The WFFT Elephant Refuge currently houses 18 rescued Asian elephants ranging in age from 2 to 65-years-old. All the elephants in our care have come from abusive pasts.

Requirements:
(NOTE: This position is only opening to Thai nationals)
– Able to start as soon as possible
– Minimum 6 months’ commitment
– Volunteer/staff management experience
– Ability to work as part of a team
– Ability to work under pressure
– Experience volunteering or working with rescued wildlife particularly elephants
– A love of wildlife and a well-rounded interest in wildlife conservation
– Good spoken English is a must, good English writing skills would be considered an advantage.

Package:
– 6-month contract
– 12,000THB/month
– 6 workdays a week – 1 day of per week
– 10 paid vacation days after first 6 months
– Accommodation and meals on site included

If you have any questions about further details of any of the positions please email us at info@wfft.org Applications should send their resume and a motivation letter to info@wfft.org. Please remember to clearly specify which positon you are applying for. Applications or questions sent via social media networks will not be accepted.