A Luxury Resort in the Maldives Needs an Intern to Look After Its Sea Turtles This Summer

Located roughly 500 miles from Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a popular vacation destination. A luxury experience on the tropical island usually comes with luxury prices, but this summer, one lucky visitor will get an all-expenses-paid stay at the Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu resort. In exchange, they'll be asked to look after the resort's sea turtles, Departures reports.

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is seeking a summer intern to work at its turtle rescue center for 14 days in August 2019. During that time, they'll be responsible for feeding the animals, cleaning their tanks, and being present for surgeries. They may also have the opportunity to help release rehabilitated turtles into the ocean and go on rescue missions to collect vulnerable specimens in need of care. In their free time, the intern will be expected to post about the gig on social media.

The internship is unpaid, but it comes with many valuable perks that aren't offered by typical summer jobs. Flights, meals at the hotel's restaurant, and accommodations in a villa will be provided. When they're not working with turtles, the intern can take advantage of some free activities offered by the resort, such as a sunset cruise, a beach BBQ, and a snorkeling tour of the Baa Atoll.

If you're 18 or older, you can apply for the internship by submitting a two- to three-minute video and a 500-word cover letter explaining why you're the best person for the job. One candidate will be selected to fly out to the resort at a negotiable date some time in August.

[h/t Departures]