Ready for a change? Come count penguins in Antarctica!

IF you don't fear the cold, you're ready to escape urban life, and you dream of contributing to the preservation of Earth's biodiversity, then this is the job for you! A British organization is looking for new seasonal workers to help run the world's most remote post office. The mission will also involve counting penguins... in Antarctica.

Ever heard of "Base A," the first permanent British base to be installed in Antarctica, between 1944 and 1962? Located in Port Lockroy, it is one of the most visited sites on the frozen continent, despite its remote location in westernmost Antarctica. Once a scientific base, the site now operates as a museum and post office -- the most remote on the planet.

Obviously, the site has not been visited by tourists for some time due to the pandemic and its various travel restrictions. According to the Daily Mail, Port Lockroy is now working on reopening to (finally) welcome back curious visitors. The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, the organization in charge of preserving the history of British exploration in Antarctica, has posted a job ad on Twitter offering candidates the opportunity to play a role in running the site. This notably involves staffing the post office and counting penguins in the area.

Three to four employees will be recruited. They will have to attend a job interview in May, bearing in mind that applications are open until April 25, via the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust website. Successful candidates will take up their posts between the end of October and December 2022, while their return is planned for March 2023. The only potential drawback is that applicants must have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.