Published 1 year ago

Recruits wanted for five month programme counting penguins in Antarctica

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The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is looking for a team to work at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island, Antarctica. The outpost marks its 80th anniversary this year and is home to the world's most southern Post Office. The team will be responsible for caring for the flagship site, running the Post Office and maintaining artefacts at the museum.

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The Independent

Recruits wanted for ‘opportunity like no other’ counting penguins in Antarctica

Successful candidates for the role at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island will live in near constant daylight and have no running water.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Independent

Recruits wanted for ‘opportunity like no other’ counting penguins in Antarctica

Recruitment has begun for a team to take on an “opportunity like no other” living and working in Antarctica, where they will have no access to wifi or running water and tackle jobs including a daily penguin count.

1 year ago·Ireland

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The Sun

Hardy recruits with taste for adventure needed to count penguins in Antarctica

HARDY recruits with a taste for adventure are needed — to count penguins in Antarctica. The five roles are available at a remote outpost 9,000 miles away at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island. Getty - ContributorRecruits with a taste for adventure are needed to count penguins in Antarctica[/caption] Successful applicants will have to endure temperatures which rarely get above freezing and live without running water or wifi. Duties will include daily…

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Recruits wanted for ‘opportunity like no other’ counting penguins in Antarctica

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Wales Online

Applications now open for jobs 'like no other' counting penguins in Antarctica

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1 year ago

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Kronen Zeitung

Five penguin counters wanted in Antarctica

On Goudier Island in Antarctica, five people are currently being sought to manage a post office and a shop. In addition, penguins are to be counted every day for five months. Applications must be submitted to the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) by March 26. The new employees must be resilient, healthy and environmentally conscious, according to the charity. For months, only snow and ice can be seen, and there is no Internet or running water …

1 year ago

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