Source International Seeks Environmental Monitoring & Citizen Science Project Manager: Home-Based Opportunity | Competitive Salary | Deadline 25 October 2026
Overview
Source International ETS is hiring an Environmental Monitoring and Citizen Science Project Manager to support environmental justice efforts and assist populations impacted by pollution, mining, and oil extraction. This position offers a home-based working arrangement with international travel requirements. The role involves coordinating monitoring projects, training local groups in scientific data collection, managing project activities, and preparing scientific and donor reports.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor degree in environmental science, natural science, biology, geology, or a related field. Applicants need a minimum of three years of practical field experience in environmental monitoring, particularly with air, soil, and water quality, alongside experience working in challenging or difficult environments. Essential qualifications include strong scientific writing skills, project management experience, proposal writing capabilities, and written and spoken fluency in English. Additional knowledge of Italian, French, or Spanish is considered an advantage, as is prior experience in budget management, donor reporting, and working in high-risk or conflict-affected settings.
Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to scientific independence, community participation, and environmental justice. The position requires a willingness to travel internationally two to four times per year for periods generally lasting two to three weeks, as well as attending annual staff meetings in Italy. Candidates must also adhere to the organization Ethical Code, maintain ethical research practices, and respect community self-determination.
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit their application by email to the designated address provided by the organization. The subject line of the submission email must follow a specific naming structure consisting of Application followed by the candidate Name and Surname.
Key dates
The application deadline is 25 October 2026. The employment includes an initial three-month trial period preceding an indefinite contract.