{"id":16695,"date":"2026-05-16T10:38:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T10:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espacotalassa.com\/?page_id=16695"},"modified":"2026-05-16T11:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T11:12:30","slug":"join-our-team-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/espacotalassa.com\/en\/join-our-team-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Our Team!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400&#038;family=Montserrat:wght@300;400;500;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n  .tj * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  .tj {\n    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    color: #1d3455;\n    background: #f7f6f3;\n    max-width: 720px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;\n  }\n\n  .tj-intro {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    color: #444;\n    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\n    border-left: 3px solid #115eb9;\n    padding-left: 1.2rem;\n  }\n\n  .tj h2 {\n    font-family: 'Lora', serif;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1d3455;\n    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;\n    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n  }\n\n  .tj h3 {\n    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.14em;\n    color: #115eb9;\n    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;\n    margin-top: 1.6rem;\n  }\n\n  \/* Perks grid *\/\n  .tj-perks {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 1rem;\n    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\n  }\n  .tj-perk {\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 1px solid #e5e2da;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;\n  }\n  .tj-perk-title {\n    font-family: 'Lora', serif;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1d3455;\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  .tj-perk-desc {\n    font-size: 12.5px;\n    color: #666;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    font-weight: 300;\n  }\n\n  \/* Position card *\/\n  .tj-card {\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 1px solid #e5e2da;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 2rem;\n    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\n  }\n  .tj-card-header {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: baseline;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n    padding-bottom: 1rem;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n  }\n  .tj-card-title {\n    font-family: 'Lora', serif;\n    font-size: 20px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1d3455;\n  }\n  .tj-badge {\n    font-size: 10px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    background: #115eb9;\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 4px 10px;\n    border-radius: 20px;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  .tj ul {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n  .tj ul li {\n    font-size: 13.5px;\n    color: #333;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    padding: 5px 0;\n    padding-left: 1.2rem;\n    position: relative;\n    border-bottom: 0.5px dotted #e5e2da;\n    font-weight: 300;\n  }\n  .tj ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; 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We&#8217;re a passionate, multicultural team and we&#8217;re looking for people who share our respect for the ocean and Azorean nature.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>About the Place<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"tj-place\">\n    <p>Lajes do Pico is where the last whalers became the first whale watchers. The men and women who once hunted sperm whales are now living witnesses to one of the most profound transformations in ocean conservation \u2014 and Espa\u00e7o Talassa grew out of that story. Whale watching here isn&#8217;t a tourist product bolted onto a pretty coastline. It&#8217;s a continuation of a culture, a way for this community to stay connected to the sea after hunting ended in 1984.<\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin-top:1rem;\">Every day at sea is different. Sperm whales rise to breathe, dolphins run alongside the bow, and the ocean shifts between calm and alive in minutes. Working here means being part of that \u2014 not just watching it from shore. Follow us on Instagram to see what we mean: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/espacotalassa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@espacotalassa<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Why Work With Us<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"tj-perks\">\n    <div class=\"tj-perk\">\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-title\">Free trips to sea<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-desc\">Join our whale watching excursions whenever there&#8217;s a free spot \u2014 no cost, ever.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tj-perk\">\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-title\">Lunch included<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-desc\">We take care of lunch on every working day.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tj-perk\">\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-title\">Sales commissions<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-desc\">Earn extra on top of your base pay based on sales performance.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tj-perk\">\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-title\">Real ecotourism<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-desc\">Work with visitors from all over the world in a unique natural setting.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tj-perk\">\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-title\">Accommodation available<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-desc\">Need a place to stay? We have space at the skipper&#8217;s house if you&#8217;re coming from off-island.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tj-perk\">\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-title\">Staff discounts<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tj-perk-desc\">Discounts on all Espa\u00e7o Talassa products and at our restaurant, Bistrot Whale&#8217;come.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Open Position<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"tj-card\">\n    <div class=\"tj-card-header\">\n      <div class=\"tj-card-title\">Shop Assistant<\/div>\n      <span class=\"tj-badge\">Hiring now<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tj-meta\">\n      <span class=\"tj-meta-item\">Seasonal<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tj-meta-item\">Minimum wage + commissions<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tj-meta-item\">Pico Island, Azores<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tj-meta-item\">Immediate start<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3>What you&#8217;ll do<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Welcome and assist visitors in our shop<\/li>\n      <li>Handle sales and process transactions<\/li>\n      <li>Manage stock, inventory, and restocking<\/li>\n      <li>Keep the shop clean and well-organised<\/li>\n      <li>Support day-to-day operations as needed<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <h3>Schedule \u2014 6 days on, 1 day off<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"tj-schedule\">\n      <div class=\"tj-shift\">\n        <div class=\"tj-shift-label\">Morning shift<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tj-shift-time\">08:15 \u2013 14:15<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tj-shift\">\n        <div class=\"tj-shift-label\">Afternoon shift<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tj-shift-time\">14:00 \u2013 20:00<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"font-size:11.5px;color:#888;margin-top:0.6rem;font-weight:300;\">Shift allocation depends on team availability and daily demand.<\/p>\n\n    <h3>What we&#8217;re looking for<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Friendly, reliable, comfortable working with the public<\/li>\n      <li><strong>English is required<\/strong> \u2014 the vast majority of our visitors are international and all customer interactions are in English. Portuguese is our working language but not a requirement<\/li>\n      <li>Comfortable with basic sales and till operations<\/li>\n      <li>Available to start soon<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Spontaneous Applications<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"tj-spont\">\n    <p>Don&#8217;t see a current opening that fits? We&#8217;re always happy to hear from people who want to be part of the Espa\u00e7o Talassa team. 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Fields include marine biology, environmental tourism, hotel and catering, multimedia, and communications. Durations are flexible \u2014 you&#8217;ll get real hands-on experience in ecotourism and the chance to grow within the company. A full scholarship is available for selected candidates.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Recruitment Policy<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"tj-place\">\n    <p>Employment is governed by <strong>Portuguese labour law<\/strong>, with salaries adjusted according to each candidate&#8217;s experience. Priority is given to Azorean applicants whenever possible. Non-residents are provided with accommodation on Pico Island. <strong>English is required for all customer-facing roles<\/strong> \u2014 our visitors come from all over the world and English is the primary language of our operation. 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