Outdoor Education Programme Lead (Freelance)
2,000–3,500 THB/day | Based in Krabi, Thailand | Thai National Position | Pathway to a Permanent Role
We’re hiring a Thai national Outdoor Education Field Lead to guide powerful outdoor learning experiences for youth. Whether you’ve studied ecology, environmental science, or education or just love the Earth and want to make a difference we want to hear from you.
We want people who are lit up by adventure, passionate about protecting the planet, have a love for nature and are drawn to helping kids unlock their wildest potential.
If you thrive in teams, feel a sense of joy and purpose in hearing the call of hornbills returning to their habitat, and have a knack for blending ecological education with epic experiences then you’ll thrive with us.
We’re looking for a Freelance Outdoor Education Programme Lead to guide transformative outdoor learning adventures rooted in sustainability education. You'll hold group spaces, keep kids engaged, safe and having fun, foster environmental stewardship and lead with your full heart. If you're the right fit, there's a clear path to a permanent role with our core team.
Who We Are
NatureMind-ED is a leading ecological education and outdoor leadership organisation based in Krabi. We connect young people with wild nature, ecological minds, inner resilience, and global responsibility. Our team blends science, soul, and fun. We’re rated the best in ecological and conservation education—because we live what we teach.
What You’ll Do
You’ll lead the day, hold the vision and the ‘why’, and guide the team through immersive, unforgettable field programmes. Your role blends leadership, high skill competency, storytelling, coordination with our super logistics team, and the powerful facilitation of group experiences—designed to ignite and support the next generation of changemakers. No two days are the same. Many of our programmes intersect with community-based ecotourism, wildlife monitoring, and regenerative conservation work, giving you real-world experience in sustainable nature-based livelihoods. One day you’re guiding a kayak adventure along dugong feeding grounds, the next you're hiking up to a reforestation project to witness nature’s slow return. Always, it’s about connection - to nature, the Earth and heart.
You’ll:
- Guide youth and school groups through outdoor learning and ecological experiences
- Lead briefings and mentor junior staff
- Coordinate safety, meals, logistics, and programme flow
- Adapt in real-time to group needs, weather, and energy
- Occasionally lead overnight programmes (max 2/month)
- Hold the emotional, educational, and operational centre of the day
Who You Are
You don’t need every certification—you need the values. We’ll train the rest.
You must:
- Be Thai national with good English
- Love being outdoors - mud, bugs, rain!
- Embody curiosity, presence, and play
- Care deeply about the Earth and be passionate about engaging young people in this same care
- Work brilliantly with people (young and old)
- Stay calm under pressure and be able to adapt and pivot - you cannot predict what each programme will bring and the conditions it runs in!
- Want to grow into your full leadership potential
Big help if you have:
- Experience or a certification in kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, open water swimming, climbing, ecology, or sports
- A degree in an environmental or education-related field
Why Join Us?
- 2,000 THB/day if you bring the values, energy and enthusiasm
- 3,500 THB/day if you’ve also got the full set of experience
- Alongside your work in the field, you’ll be mentored by a team of conservation experts—from a PhD professor who teaches ecology at university level, to active researchers shaping real-world biodiversity efforts.
- We will also fill any training gaps in outdoor learning facilitation with our internal training programmes, we’ll co-fund your external training and certifications in outdoor adventuring (you choose the path—kayak, climb, dive…) and enable serious growth potential through our conscious leadership development programme
- If we’re the right match for each other, this could be the beginning of a long-term path—whether you grow into ecological educational programme design, environmental research, or another branch of meaningful ecological work.
- Enjoy weekly team wellness activities and free yoga
- Epic, wholesome lunches on programme days
- A heart-centred, skilled, and fun team that’s always got your back
How to Apply
Send us a short letter, voice note, or video sharing:
- Why this role calls you
- What values and experiences you bring
- What kind of adventure education you'd love to grow into
Apply to: [email protected]
We care about your energy more than your CV. This is your invitation to step into something deeply meaningful with real impact
We can assist in funding travel to our site and accommodation on a case by case basis.
Take a look at our website to see more about the type of work and team you’ll be working with: https://naturemind-ed.com/
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 3-6 months
Pay: ฿2,000.00 - ฿3,500.00 per day
Ability to commute/relocate:
- กระบี่: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
- English & Thai (Required)
Location:
- กระบี่ (Required)
Work Location: In person
