Technical Field Coordinator (LatAM)

Core responsibilities:

• Organize installations and trainings for farm staff on shrimp stunners in coordination with shrimp producers and stunner manufacturers
• Supervise and support stunner installations and technical operation trainings for farm staff on farm sites
• Train farm staff on humane slaughter of shrimps
• Coordinate manufacturing, shipping and installations, and work with relevant parties to improve stunning equipment and operational processes

This role helps advance humane slaughter practices in the global shrimp farming industry, improving welfare for billions of animals by supporting producers in transitioning from traditional chill killing to modern electrical stunning systems.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish (speaking and writing)
• Based in Ecuador or Honduras
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Latin America
• Willing to work at shrimp farm conditions for short periods of time
• Proactiveness, strong interpersonal skills, organizational and coordination skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge/experience in aquaculture is a plus

Work related travel costs will be reimbursed, and Travel Guidelines are in place for pre/post travels to maintain a healthy work/life balance. No salary or additional benefits mentioned.

Shrimp Welfare Project is an independent nonprofit dedicated to improving animal welfare in the global shrimp farming sector, working directly with shrimp producers worldwide to improve farming, harvesting, and slaughter practices in the most cost-effective way possible.