[meetyeti] Fwd: Naturalist / Researcher at the Machan Resort, Lonavla
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From: Devayani Khare
Date: Friday, October 11, 2013
Subject: Naturalist / Researcher at the Machan Resort, Lonavla
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Naturalist / Researcher at the Machan Resort, Lonavla
Summary
The Machan is willing to offer Room & Board, Food and a min Stipend to
candidates interested in researching and spending their time in the rich
bio-diverse region of the Western Ghats near Lonavala, India. Naturalists
are welcome to carry our independent research at The Machan. Besides
conducting their independent research while at The Machan it will be
requested of the naturalists to aid in improving the ecosystem on the 25
acre reserve. It will be greatly appreciated if the naturalists share their
research results as well as experiences with The Machan Team and the guests
that frequent this eco-resort.
A few guidelines and expectations for the naturalist are listed below. We
are looking for this to be a win-win situation for all involved. Please
feel free to contact us for any further information or clarity that you may
seek.
Plans, develops, and conducts programs to inform guests of historical,
natural, and scientific features of the resort and the surrounding area:
Confers with resort management to determine subjects to be presented and
program schedule. Surveys resort to determine forest conditions and
distribution and abundance of fauna and flora. Interviews specialists in
desired fields to obtain and develop data for programs.
Primary Responsibilities
· Educates guests about the Western Ghats geology, geography, natural
history, ecology, culture, and all aspects of natural life.
· Ensures that each guest receives outstanding service by providing a
friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every
guest, maintaining solid resort knowledge and all other aspects of guest
service.
· Becomes knowledgeable about The Machan’s mission, goals, objectives,
Company structure and programs to aid in answering guest questions, direct
sales and promote activism.
· Continually improves presentations by researching and implementing new
material on all applicable subjects.
· Maintains an awareness of all internal promotions and advertisements.
· Interacts with guests and initiates “teachable moments”
· Must posses and demonstrate enthusiasm for nature, conservation and
education.
· Addresses guests questions and comments.
· Ensures guest safety through constant situational awareness.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
· B.A or B.S. in Natural Sciences. Studies in Marine Biology, Ecology,
Zoology, and Environmental Science preferred
· Previous experience as a naturalist.
· People-oriented with strong communication skills
· Public speaking experience
· Positive attitude, enthusiastic and outgoing
· Flexible and team player
· Self-motivated and strong work ethic
Work Location
Onsite at the resort in Lonavala, India. Room & Board, Food and a min
Stipend shall be provided for folks looking to apply themselves to this
cause.
Grauate/Post Graduate Students looking to complete their Field Work are
welcome to apply as well.
Please contact Varun Hooja: jobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, +91 9594053113
For more details about the Machan: http://www.themachan.com/
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