Sea Lion Island: Jobs in the Falklands
Though way off the beaten track and a place most of us are unlikely to ever visit, the Falkland Islands retain a high level of consciousness in the British psyche. Despite the increasing popularity of South America as a destination, high prices for flights and minimal capacity for tourism have kept most travellers away from the Islands.
Those that do make it here usually come for two things: birds and battlefields. The islands are home to a rich variety of wildlfe, and it is this that is the driving force of the local tourist economy.
One Island particularly blessed with natural resources is Sea Lion Island; location of the Sea Lion Lodge and the southern most British hotel and nature reserve in the world. The Sea Lion Island reserve features penguins, sealions, elephant seals, killer whales and over 40 different species of birds.
Jobs at the lodge include chef, chef's assistant, tour guide, housekeeper, barman, gardener and general handyman. Applicants should be EU nationals and have a genuine interest and enthusiasm in the positions they are applying for. With so much nature about, it is probably helpful that applicants enjoy that too and can cope with life in a remote landscape.
Interviews are held in the UK from May for the southern hemisphere summer season of October to April. Return flights from the UK will be paid to successful candidates and training will be given.
Further Information
Contact Rob McKay on 00500 32004, fax 00500 32003 or email for more details.
Note: Since this piece was written Stephen Harry has been in touch to say: "There are no vacancies here, and Rob McKay is no longer at Sea Lion Lodge."
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