The world’s farthest post office recruits staff, light jobs with high wages, but not everyone can do it

04/05/2022 09:09 GMT+7

The Post Office at Port Lockroy, located on the small island of Goudier Island, off the coast of Antarctica, also known as the “Penguin Post Office”, is a favorite tourist destination for many expeditions upon arrival in this area. They are looking for an “enthusiastic and strong” stationmaster who will be responsible for managing 4-5 employees and directing seasonal operations here.

However, working here in addition to the benefits comes with many challenges.

The residence and work of Port Lockroy postal employees. Photo: Mirror

It is known that employees working at the post office will live in a Nissen compound on the cliff. It’s freezing outside, the temperature will usually be between 0 and a few degrees; Living conditions as well as communication with the outside world are very limited, especially without running water and basic amenities (shower, flush toilet…). If the supply ships are unable to reach the island due to weather conditions, the personnel are likely to have to “hold off” from bathing for about two weeks.

In an emergency, medical evacuation to a hospital can take up to 7 days.

According to the job description, anyone who wants to work at Port Lockroy must be physically and mentally fit. The stationmaster will take on a number of responsibilities including managing staff, counting penguins, sorting mail, selling stamps, and overseeing the museum.

In a job posting on Twitter, the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) wrote: “Have you ever dreamed of waking up one morning and seeing Antarctica in daylight?

The sun rose above the snow-covered mountains. This is a job completely unlike any other. Join us to help protect Antarctica’s heritage and preserve its precious environment.”

Under the comments section, many people have expressed interest in this position. The Post Office also said that the number of applications sent was a lot, they will try to send feedback to the candidates as soon as possible.

Each year, Port Lockroy welcomes more than 18,000 visitors to visit. It is one of the most visited sites in Antarctica and a major source of income for the Foundation.

Port Lockroy Station was established in 1944 for research purposes until its closure in 1962. In 1996, because of its historical importance and contribution to British science, it was restored. become a “living” museum under the Antarctic Treaty, becoming a tourist attraction to welcome tourists to experience.

Dang Van (Translation summary)