Employment


We thank you for your interest in employment with Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program! Occasionally we have vacancies to fill within our offices in Indonesia and/or within our US Headquarters in Boston. Any and all openings will be listed below as soon as they become available. If you see a position you are interested in applying to, please carefully follow all application instructions listed in the job description. We look forward to hearing from you!


Conservation Research Director

We are seeking a motivated individual for a minimum two-year position as the Conservation Research Director for the Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program, which works in and around Gunung Palung National Park, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Learn more and apply here.


Volunteer Research Assistant

We are seeking motivated individuals for a minimum one-year research assistant position studying wild orangutans in Gunung Palung National Park, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Learn more and apply here.

Additional Resources

If you’re looking for primate-related employment or volunteer opportunities, Primate Jobs is a great resource. For general conservation and green job opportunities visit the Conservation CareersSociety for Conservation Biology Jobs Board or StopDodo. Best of luck!