Work with us
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):
IT Conservation Assistant – European Solidarity Corps volunteering position
Deadline 30th September 2026
Could you use your IT skills to help protect Malta’s wildlife?
BirdLife Malta is looking for a motivated volunteer with IT skills to join our Conservation Department for a 12-month European Solidarity Corps placement from December 2026 to December 2027.
This is an opportunity to apply technology to real-world conservation challenges, working alongside conservationists, researchers and fieldworkers. The role will involve projects spanning web and system development, AI-assisted data digitisation, conservation databases, wildlife rescue systems, live bird cameras, networking and online bird-tracking tools.
You will also have opportunities to take part in fieldwork and technology installations, gaining first-hand experience of how IT and data are used to support bird conservation.
The position is open to 18–30-year-olds from eligible European Solidarity Corps countries and includes accommodation, travel reimbursement, insurance and a monthly allowance.
Interested candidates are to send a filled-in application form by email to [email protected] with title ‘Application for IT Conservation Assistant’ by the 30th of September 2026.
Read the full IT Conservation Assistant role description here.
Public Engagement Assistant – European Solidarity Corps volunteering position
Deadline 30th September 2026
Join BirdLife Malta’s Public Engagement Team and help inspire children, young people and adults to connect with birds and the natural environment.
Duties include:
- Leading educational talks, outreach activities, events, community engagement and membership activities
- Writing articles, social media content and monthly newsletters
- Supporting the delivery of Erasmus+ international projects, including events and project activities
Further details about the role can be found here. Interested candidates should send a completed application form and CV by email to [email protected], with the subject line ‘Public Engagement Assistant’, by 30 September 2026.
Nature Reserves Visitor Assistant – European Solidarity Corps volunteering position
Deadline 30th October 2026
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 – supporting visitor services, guided tours, educational activities, research and habitat management.
We are looking for someone aged 18–30 who is interested in nature and conservation, enjoys working with people, and has good communication skills. The role involves outdoor work, flexible hours and occasional weekends.
Interested candidates are to send a filled-in application form by email to [email protected] with title ‘Application for Nature Reserves Visitor Assistant’ by the 30th of October 2026.
Read the full Nature Reserves Visitor Assistant role description here.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.