Position Title

Call for the Youth Apprenticeship

Description

ATREE invites motivated youth to apply for a unique apprenticeship opportunity under its AMP-Himalaya (Action for Mountains and Peoples in the Himalaya) Project in the Sikkim-Darjeeling Himalaya. This program offers field-based learning, ecological research skills, and exposure to nature-based solutions.

The apprenticeship offers:

  • Stipend and field work support
  • Hands-on experience in biodiversity assessment
  • Training in citizen science and data collection
  • Skills in identifying biodiversity (e.g., birds, butterflies, insects, plants)
  • Participatory data collection methods
  • Basics of nature-based solutions in landscape management
  • Engagement with local communities

 

Opportunity to receive close mentorship from a Fellow in Residence and collaborate with the ATREE Team, especially the AMP HIMALAYA Project Team.

Duration: 4 to 6 months

Position: 2

Qualifications

Local youth aged 18–28 with at least a Bachelor’s degree or a 12th-grade (minimum 3 years of experience), interested in ecology, biodiversity conservation, or nature-based solutions are encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for students and youths from the local community of Sikkim and Darjeeling-Kalimpong.

We prefer motivated and adaptable individuals who are ready to work in the challenging terrains of Sikkim and Darjeeling.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short statement (max 200 words) on “Why do I want to join the ATREE youth apprenticeship” to: recruitment.atree@gmail.com

Contact

Please direct your questions regarding this position to hr@atree.org

Note

• Only candidates who are shortlisted for the interview will be contacted.

Date Posted

11 July 2025

Valid Through

July 20, 2025

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Location

Khangchendzonga Landscape (Sikkim-Darjeeling region)