Community Program Coordinator, Thailand

🌏 EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND AMPLIFY CONSERVATION IMPACT IN NORTHERN THAILAND 

 Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand  | Start Date: ASAP 

✨ BRING YOUR PASSION FOR PEOPLE TO LIFE WHERE IT MATTERS MOST

You believe that real conservation only happens when communities thrive together. You are an energetic communicator who doesn’t just see a classroom or a social media feed - you see an opportunity to build bridges, share authentic stories, and inspire global action. You’re ready to immerse yourself in Thai culture, lead with empathy, and use your creative eye to show the world the incredible work happening on the ground. At GVI Chiang Mai, we are looking for a community-builder like you to lead our local engagement and digital presence.

💡 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

As our Community Program and Social Media Coordinator, you are the vital link between our conservation goals and the local village. By coordinating educational workshops and managing our digital narrative, you ensure that our impact is both sustainable on the ground and visible to the world. You aren't just managing a schedule; you are fostering the relationships and capturing the moments that drive our mission forward.

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Leading Community Engagement: Coordinate the community program on base, managing schedules and liaising directly with school teachers and village members.
• Creating Educational Resources: Develop exciting new workshop programs, training materials, and resources that align with village traditions and GVI’s goals.
• Capturing the Mission: Create and post daily social media content that grows our reach and provides high-quality updates to our global marketing team.
• Supporting Conservation: Take an active role in elephant and biodiversity hikes, supporting elephant mahout relations and integrating community work with our wildlife efforts.
• Building Lasting Relationships: Foster an environment where community participation grows and students reach meaningful milestones across all lessons.

🚀 WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Teaching Expertise: Previous teaching experience and a TEFL qualification.
• Digital Creativity: Proven experience in social media management and a solid understanding of Canva.
• Interpersonal Energy: An extroverted, "people person" personality with a proactive communication style.
• Adaptability: The ability to stay organized and professional while living in a 24/7 field environment.
• Cultural Curiosity: A genuine interest in biodiversity and local community engagement.

Bonus if you also have:

• First Aid or Emergency First Response certification 
• Previous GVI experience 

🎉 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

A unique and immersive conservation experience

• All meals provided 
• Visa support (where applicable)
• Growth opportunities across our 17 locations
• A pathway into long-term conservation work
• A collaborative, purpose-driven culture
• In-house training and mentoring
• Emergency medical and travel insurance

🏠 LIVING & WORKING CONDITIONS AT CHIANG MAI

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• Our hub is located in the stunning mountains of Northern Thailand. Life here is immersive and fast-paced; you will be living in the heart of the community you serve.
• Living Conditions: You will stay in traditional field housing that allows for total immersion in the local culture.
• Food: Local, nutritious meals are provided daily.
• Fitness & Conditions: This is a field role involving a 24/7 presence with alternate weekends off. You should be comfortable with hiking and being active in a tropical environment.

🌱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

If you’re ready to live your values, lead with purpose, and contribute to meaningful community development, we want to hear from you!

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!