Ecotourism Coordinator / Sustainable Tourism Specialist

About the role

A full-time hybrid position based in Singapore combines on-site work with some work-from-home flexibility. The Ecotourism Coordinator / Sustainable Tourism Specialist / Community Development Officer designs and implements sustainable tourism initiatives that balance environmental conservation, community benefit and visitor experience.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate ecotourism programs and engage with local communities and stakeholders
• Support the development of responsible tourism policies and guidelines
• Monitor project outcomes, prepare reports and presentations, and contribute to funding proposals or partnership opportunities
• Carry out site visits, community consultations and data collection
• Collaborate with government agencies and NGOs, and deliver training or workshops on sustainable tourism and community development

Required profile

• Experience in ecotourism, sustainable tourism planning or community-based tourism development, with a clear understanding of environmental and social impact
• Background in community development, stakeholder engagement or facilitation, working respectfully with diverse community groups and local partners
• Relevant academic background such as Tourism Management, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Development Studies or Social Sciences
• Familiarity with sustainability standards, conservation principles or ESG frameworks; prior experience in Singapore or Southeast Asia is an advantage
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork, travel to project sites and occasionally work flexible hours

Required skills

• Project management: planning, coordination, budgeting and tracking progress against objectives and timelines
• Research, data collection and monitoring and evaluation
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports, proposals, training materials and presentations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and online conferencing