Coastal Management Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Philippines • Asia - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Aug 5, 2026
About The Project
Do you want to be at the frontlines of safeguarding the world’s richest ecosystems? Individuals with a background in environmental science or coastal resource management are invited to support communities in the Philippines.
The archipelagic country is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the world, renowned for its ecosystems—from forested mountains and tropical mangroves to coral reefs teeming with marine life. Located at the heart of the Coral Triangle, the epicenter of marine biodiversity, the country boasts 21,000 miles of coastline running along its 7,641 islands. The country’s natural resources face mounting environmental pressures though. Deforestation, land degradation, pollution, biodiversity loss, and poor solid waste management threaten both the ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Changing weather patterns and natural disasters further strain the country’s ability to manage its resources.
As a Costal Management Educator, you will collaborate with the government units at the provincial, city, and municipal level to assess resources and develop nature-based solutions. You’ll also work with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), colleges, and universities to expand environmental education and strengthen capacity. Your efforts will contribute to the long-term resilience of one of the world’s most biologically significant regions.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Review existing laws and guidelines that govern the management of coastal and marine resources for potential areas of improvement.
Conduct participatory coastal resource assessments and synthesize findings.
Facilitate environmental education and awareness activities for youth and community groups to promote stewardship.
Develop or update technical databases.
Draft project proposals that outline objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
Train youth, women, and fisherfolk on topics such as coastal resource assessment and monitoring, proper waste disposal, and the development of education materials.
Establish or enhance marine-protected areas and management systems.
Develop business concepts and alternative livelihoods in the community.
Support the disaster risk reduction and management office’s coastal resource management planning and activities.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting ecotourism start-ups or providing management training for marine-protected areas.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : February 1, 2027
DEPART ON : July 2, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Do you want to be at the frontlines of safeguarding the world’s richest ecosystems? Individuals with a background in environmental science or coastal resource management are invited to support communities in the Philippines.
The archipelagic country is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the world, renowned for its ecosystems—from forested mountains and tropical mangroves to coral reefs teeming with marine life. Located at the heart of the Coral Triangle, the epicenter of marine biodiversity, the country boasts 21,000 miles of coastline running along its 7,641 islands. The country’s natural resources face mounting environmental pressures though. Deforestation, land degradation, pollution, biodiversity loss, and poor solid waste management threaten both the ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Changing weather patterns and natural disasters further strain the country’s ability to manage its resources.
As a Costal Management Educator, you will collaborate with the government units at the provincial, city, and municipal level to assess resources and develop nature-based solutions. You’ll also work with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), colleges, and universities to expand environmental education and strengthen capacity. Your efforts will contribute to the long-term resilience of one of the world’s most biologically significant regions.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Review existing laws and guidelines that govern the management of coastal and marine resources for potential areas of improvement.
Conduct participatory coastal resource assessments and synthesize findings.
Facilitate environmental education and awareness activities for youth and community groups to promote stewardship.
Develop or update technical databases.
Draft project proposals that outline objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
Train youth, women, and fisherfolk on topics such as coastal resource assessment and monitoring, proper waste disposal, and the development of education materials.
Establish or enhance marine-protected areas and management systems.
Develop business concepts and alternative livelihoods in the community.
Support the disaster risk reduction and management office’s coastal resource management planning and activities.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting ecotourism start-ups or providing management training for marine-protected areas.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : February 1, 2027
DEPART ON : July 2, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training