Application Guide
How to Apply for Coordinación Técnica de Campo (LatAm)
at Shrimp Welfare Project
🏢 About Shrimp Welfare Project
Shrimp Welfare Project is a unique nonprofit organization focused exclusively on improving the welfare of farmed shrimp through practical, on-the-ground interventions. Unlike traditional animal welfare groups, they work directly with producers in India and Southeast Asia to implement humane slaughter technology, making this a rare opportunity to drive tangible change in an often-overlooked area of animal welfare.
About This Role
This role involves coordinating the installation and training for shrimp stunners across Latin American shrimp farms, ensuring producers adopt humane slaughter practices. You'll be the key technical liaison between equipment manufacturers, farm staff, and seafood companies, directly impacting the welfare of billions of shrimp through hands-on implementation and data collection.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve morning video calls with equipment manufacturers in Asia to coordinate shipments, followed by site visits to shrimp farms to supervise stunner installations and conduct hands-on training with farm staff. You'd spend afternoons documenting installation progress, collecting usage data, and following up with producers via WhatsApp to address any operational questions.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Shrimp Welfare Project Is Looking For
- Has 2+ years of field coordination experience in Latin America, specifically with equipment installations in agricultural or aquaculture settings
- Is bilingual in Spanish and English with proven ability to train farm staff and communicate technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Has experience collecting field data and maintaining follow-up systems to ensure sustained equipment usage after initial installations
- Can demonstrate practical problem-solving skills for logistical challenges involving shipping, customs, and on-site technical support in remote farm locations
📝 Tips for Applying to Shrimp Welfare Project
Highlight specific examples of coordinating equipment installations in Latin American agricultural/aquaculture settings - include metrics like number of sites or training sessions conducted
Demonstrate your WhatsApp/phone communication skills with Latin American producers - mention specific tools or systems you've used for stakeholder follow-up
Show how you've collected and reported field data in previous roles, especially regarding equipment usage or producer feedback
Include any experience with humane slaughter or animal welfare standards in aquaculture, even if tangential
Emphasize your ability to work independently in remote settings while maintaining regular communication with a distributed team
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your direct experience coordinating field installations and training in Latin America, with specific examples of working with farm staff', "How you've successfully managed logistics between manufacturers, shippers, and end-users in previous roles", 'Your approach to sustained follow-up with producers to ensure long-term equipment adoption', "Why you're specifically passionate about shrimp welfare and practical implementation work (not just general animal welfare)"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Watch the 'How It Works' video on Shrimp Welfare Project's website to understand their specific stunner technology
- → Research the major shrimp-producing regions in Latin America and current slaughter practices
- → Look into the organization's existing work in India/Southeast Asia to understand their implementation approach
- → Review any available case studies or reports on their website about producer engagement strategies
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only office-based coordination experience - this role requires extensive field work and farm visits
- Generic animal welfare passion without specific interest in aquaculture or practical implementation work
- Failing to demonstrate Spanish language proficiency or Latin America work experience in your application materials
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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