Field Assistant - Greece

Field Assistant - Greece

Location: Zakynthos, Greece | Start Date: 1 June 2026 |  Duration: 6 months

Lead Coastal Conservation Efforts in the Mediterranean

🌎 BRING YOUR PASSION FOR CONSERVATION TO LIFE WHERE IT MATTERS MOST

You’re passionate about marine and coastal preservation, thrive in hands-on field environments, and want to contribute to meaningful, real-world impact. You’re ready to step into a role where your leadership and field skills can help drive outcomes that matter for Greece's unique ecosystems.

At GVI, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to contribute to something bigger, while growing both professionally and personally.

✨ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

In this role, you are the bridge between strategy and execution. Your work ensures that our programs are impactful, our teams are supported, and our presence continues to create meaningful, sustainable change.

You play a key role in delivering high-quality experiences while contributing to long-term impact in the communities and environments we work in.

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Field Leadership: Work hands-on in the field across a diverse range of conservation projects and lead surveys once fully trained.
• Participant Management: Manage large groups, ensuring they remain happy, healthy, safe, and engaged.
• Operational Support: Assist the Program Manager in daily project operations and "behind the scenes" program development.
• Mentorship: Provide in-field training to new participants and act as a positive role model by setting high expectations.
• Community Building: Welcome new arrivals into the "GVI Family" and provide 24-hour support, including out-of-hours socializing and entertainment.
• Compliance: Support the broader hub team and strictly enforce GVI rules and protocols at all times.

🚀 WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Proven experience in field-based conservation or environmental projects.
• Strong leadership and operational skills, with the ability to manage group dynamics effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, immersive field environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support participants from diverse backgrounds.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Bonus if you also have: Previous experience with GVI or specific certifications in marine/coastal conservation.
• EU passport or permanent residency allowing you to live and work in Greece.

🎉 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Accommodation and meals provided
• Visa support (where applicable)
• Emergency medical and travel insurance
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for progression across our global locations
• A collaborative, purpose-driven working environment

🌴LIVING & WORKING CONDITIONS

Our locations are often dynamic, hands-on, and immersive environments. Working with us in Zakynthos means:

• Being comfortable with physical field work in coastal Mediterranean conditions.
• Living and working within a close-knit team and engaging fully in community life.
• Adapting to changing schedules and providing 24-hour support to participants.

WORKING AT GVI

At GVI, we're driven by the desire to make a positive impact on our planet and its people. Our dedicated teams are actively working to address global challenges, and together, we leverage a diverse set of specialised skills to pursue a shared vision: cultivating a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

Working at GVI is fast-paced and fun. You will join a community that values passion, authenticity, and innovation, and where we treat each other with respect. But we can do better than words to show you who we are! To see what it's really like to work for GVI: 

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👥 Meet the Team 

✅ YOUR NEXT STEP

This is more than a diving job - it’s a chance to pass on your skills, support marine conservation, and become part of something bigger than yourself.

Please send us your CV and a short Cover Letter sharing why this role is the right fit for you.

Kindly note: We genuinely appreciate every application we receive. If you haven’t heard from us within 3–4 weeks, it likely means we’ve moved forward with other candidates this time. That said, we’d love for you to stay connected and consider applying again in the future!