Thank you for showing interest in joining the Elding team!
We are always on the lookout for individuals who could be a great fit in the future. We invite you to email us your CV and a letter of interest to jobs@elding.is, which we can consider for upcoming opportunities. Should a position matching your skills and experience become available, we will reach out to you. Please note that all applicants must own an EEA passport or already have an Icelandic ID number (kennitala).
See below for available positions:
Naturalist & Deckhand
We are seeking passionate people to join our team for the combined role of naturalist and deckhand for an exciting summer season 2026. Involving both onboard interpretation and practical deckhand duties while operating at sea, you will be responsible for sharing knowledge about marine wildlife and birds with our guests, while also assisting the crew with deck operations to ensure safe and smooth tours.
We see that you have very good spoken English (other languages are a bonus), enjoy sharing knowledge about marine wildlife and seabirds, feel confident speaking to guests, have a positive and adaptable attitude, and are comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions. Photography skills are highly beneficial.
Requirements:
- EEA passport or Icelandic ID number
- STCW95/10 A-VI/1 (Basic Safety Training)
- STCW95/10 A-V/2 (Crowd and Crisis Management)
Apply by early February by sending your CV to anna@elding.is
Elding is a family business and the first to offer whale watching from Reykjavík. With over two decades of experience, we provide responsible wildlife tours, all year round. Our tours range from incentive tours and the ferry to Viðey Island, to seasonal tours such as puffin watching and sea angling in summer and Northern Lights Cruises and Imagine Peace Tours in winter.
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