Knowledge of spanish beneficial, but not a requirement. Housing is provided in the reserve's visitor center or the CFTC apartment in Quito. Contact CFTC for a complete position description. Qualified applicants must be fluent in Spanish, possess an interest in and knowledge of tropical montane forest ecosystems and orchids, and have creativity and artistic skills. Previous experience working in forest parks and reserves, botanical gardens or in environmental education centers would be helpful.
Housing is provided at the reserve or in an apartment in Quito.
Contact CFTC for a complete position description. Trail work involves planting display speciments along trails, clearing downed and encroaching vegetation, repairing stairs and hand rails, and maintaining runoff channles. Qualified applicants should possess an interest in and conservation of tropical montane forests, have experience in trail construction or maintenance, and be at ease living in simple conditions in rural areas. Housing is provided at the reserve or in an apartment in Quito. Contact CFTC for a complete position description.