We're hiring: Naturalist – Bookmark Kanha ?

? Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh | Full time

Bookmark Kanha is reopening this season as a Bookmark Resorts restorative sanctuary on the edge of one of India's finest tiger reserves. We're looking for a Naturalist who sees Kanha as more than a tiger sighting: someone who can help guests slow down, look closer, and leave knowing the forest a little better.

What you'll do

- Lead and accompany jeep safaris into Kanha's core and buffer zones, turning each drive into a story of the landscape, from tiger and leopard to barasingha, gaur and wild dog
- Design and host on-property and near-property experiences, including:

– Dawn birding walks and evening nature trails

– Forest bathing and mindful "slow safari" walks in the buffer zone

– Tracking sessions: pugmarks, scat, alarm calls and signs of the forest

– Butterfly, tree and medicinal-plant trails through sal and bamboo forest

– Stargazing and night-sky sessions

– Gond and Baiga village visits, done respectfully and with the community

– Junior Naturalist programmes for children and families

– Evening fireside talks, wildlife film nights and photography tips

- Brief guests at check-in and build personalised itineraries around their interests, pace and safari permits
- Balance the thrill of the safari with the calm of the stay, matching each guest to the right mix
- Keep sighting logs, species checklists and seasonal updates current for guests and the team




- Champion conservation and responsible tourism, following all forest department rules and park etiquette
- Train resort colleagues on Kanha's ecology so every team member can share the story
- Create content (notes, photographs, sightings) for our guests and social channels

What you bring

- Degree in Zoology, Wildlife Science, Forestry, Botany, Environmental Science or similar (strong field experience will also be considered)
- 2–5 years as a naturalist or wildlife guide, ideally in central Indian forests or a luxury lodge
- Sound knowledge of central Indian mammals, birds, trees and ecosystems
- Excellent spoken English and Hindi; a natural, warm storyteller
- A genuine love for guest interaction and an eye for detail
- First-aid certification (or willingness to get it)
- Wildlife photography, bird-call identification or local language/tribal culture knowledge is a strong plus

Why Bookmark

Bookmark Resorts, part of the jüSTa Hotels & Resorts group, is built on four values: Care for the Place, Belong to the Place, Make People Feel Good, and Do the Right Thing. As our Naturalist, you'll live all four every day.

? To apply, send your CV and a few of your favourite wildlife photographs or field notes to [email ID] with the subject "Naturalist – Bookmark Kanha".

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