Tropical Bat Internship; Belize
- Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society
- The Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S), Hummingbird Highway, Middlesex, Belize
- Jun 28, 2026
Job Description
Bat Technician Internship
Location: Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society
Open Period: October 5th – October 30th, 2026
Duration: Sessions may be 2 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks recommended for maximum learning
Hours per Week: 35 – 40
Cost: $289USD/Week
Description:
Experience total immersion in the Maya Mountains of Belize, Central America. This tropical bat research internship could be the final step you need to gain field experience!
No experience necessary, just a love for wildlife and a thirst for knowledge! Preference is given to candidates with a certain level of bat identification and trapping skills. Ideal for biologists/ecologists eager to learn and make a difference in the field. We are looking for individuals interested in improving their mammal identification techniques and appropriate survey methods in the tropics. Work with experts to set up mist-nets, safely handle bats, and contribute to vital ecological research.
⚠️ For this internship, we require that candidates be previously vaccinated against rabies as they will be handling wild bats.
Internship Responsibilities:
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Setting up mist-nets under professional guidance
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Assisting in data collection for bat research and monitoring projects (using mist-nets and recording GPS coordinates of roosts).
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Learning methods for capture and extracting bats caught in mist-nets
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Handling bats for morphometric data collection
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Processing data collected in the field
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Washing cotton bags and managing field equipment.
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Maintaining and updating the database in Microsoft Excel.
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Assisting in repairing mist-nets damaged by bats during captures
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Assisting in updating and engaging on our social media platforms
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Contributing to the production of public outreach material such as posters, pamphlets, or PowerPoint presentations on bats, with the guidance of our bat biologist
Costs:
Cost includes room, board, and training. Discounts available for Latin American, Caribbean, and Belizean citizens.
Application:
For more information on our organization and facilities please visit our website: www.treesociety.org. To apply, please visit ecorana.ca/apply. For any questions, please contact info@treesociety.org.
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The Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S) is a small grassroots ecological conservation organization that has established a great little research and education center. The TREES field station and research and education center functions as a wildlife ecology research and education center. This small biologist-managed facility focuses on tropical ecology research and post-secondary education. However, we believe strongly that ecological conservation can only happen with community involvement. Thus we also provide a wide range of community programs to members of our community and involve locals in all aspects of our research and education initiatives as well as ecological conservation.
