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Here at BirdLife Malta we pride ourselves on being an international team working towards conserving Europe’s migratory birds in Malta. If you’re passionate about the environment and conservation, and would like to join our expanding team, then check out our current vacancies below.
Here are the available job vacancies and volunteering opportunities we have at the moment (for more detailed info on each, go to the relevant tab below):
Job vacancies (full-time & part-time)
Position: Bookkeeper & Admin Officer (full-time)
Duration: As per contract
DEADLINE: 31st January 2026 at 23.00 CET time
BirdLife Malta is seeking to fill the post of Bookkeeper & Admin Officer within its Finance Department. This full-time role supports the organisation’s finance, general administration, and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme delivery. The position calls for an organised, reliable, and detail-oriented individual capable of ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of office administration, providing basic bookkeeping and financial support, and coordinating ESC projects from application stage to closure.
The selected candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and will be responsible for maintaining accurate administrative and financial records, processing invoices and transactions, supporting audits, and managing ESC compliance, documentation, and reporting. Strong organisational skills, solid written and spoken English, and good working knowledge of Excel are essential. Knowledge of Maltese and previous experience in administration, bookkeeping, or EU-funded projects will be considered assets.
Applicants are requested to send a CV and motivation letter by email to [email protected], quoting ‘Application for Bookkeeper & Admin Officer’, by 31 January 2025.
Full details on the post can be found here.
Volunteering opportunities
Position: Events & Outreach Assistant
Duration: Mid-April 2026 – Mid-April 2027 (12 months)
DEADLINE: 8th February 2026 at 23.00 CET time
BirdLife Malta is seeking an Events & Outreach Assistant to join its Public Engagement team through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). This full-time voluntary position offers practical experience in environmental education, event coordination and community outreach, supporting bird conservation in the Maltese Islands.
Key responsibilities include:
- Organising and supporting public events, school visits and outreach activities
- Promoting events through BirdLife Malta’s website, social media, newsletters and magazine
- Delivering educational sessions and school talks, including at nature reserves
- Supporting community engagement, public stands and youth activities
- Assisting with volunteer coordination, administration and event reporting
- Writing short blogs, articles and social media content related to outreach work
We are looking for someone with a good command of English, a strong interest in nature, birds and environmental conservation, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. A background in environmental education, biology or communication is an asset. Applicants must be flexible and available to work occasional weekends.
Full details on the post can be found here.
Send your completed application form and CV to [email protected] with the subject “Application for ESC Events and Outreach Assistant” by Sunday 8th February 2026.
Position: Nature Reserves Visitor Assistant
Duration: 1st March 2026 – 28th February 2027 (12 months)
DEADLINE: 31st January 2026 at 23.00 CET time
BirdLife Malta is seeking a Nature Reserves Visitor Assistant to join its Land Management team through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC). This full-time voluntary position offers hands-on experience in nature reserve management, visitor engagement and environmental education, while directly supporting bird conservation in the Maltese Islands.
The volunteer will be based at BirdLife Malta’s nature reserves: Għadira, Simar, Foresta 2000 and Salina, and will work under the guidance of the Site Warden and Head of Land Management. Training will be provided on the history of the sites and their flora and fauna.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with opening BirdLife Malta’s nature reserves to the public, including afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Welcoming visitors and providing guided tours, including of the Salt Museum at Salina Nature Reserve
- Explaining the reserves’ history, habitats, flora and fauna to visitors
- Setting up reception areas, displays, binoculars and the on-site nature shop
- Managing a small shop, promoting sales and encouraging BirdLife Malta membership
- Collecting visitor statistics and feedback
- Supporting educational events and public activities held at the reserves
- Assisting with field research, data collection and data entry
- Supporting habitat management and maintenance works when reserves are closed to the public, including physically demanding outdoor tasks
We’re looking for someone with good communication and people engagement skills, organised, adaptable and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Full details on the post can be found here.
Send your filled in application form to [email protected] with the subject “Application for ESC Communications Assistant” by Saturday 31st January 2026.
Click on the respective tabs for details. For other volunteering opportunities visit the volunteering page.
For more environmental jobs and volunteering see environmentjob.co.uk.