Animal Keeper Training Placements (unpaid)
Situated near Lympne, Hythe in Kent
We have exciting training placements
available for enthusiastic individuals wanting to gain valuable zoo animal
keeping experience through working alongside keepers who will provide coaching
and mentoring throughout the internship. The successful candidates will benefit
from our structured training programme and on-job experience. Our practical
training provides significant insight into the functioning of a successful and
responsible zoological collection, the aim being to promote your future
employability.
We are looking for candidates who
are willing to commit to a 6-12 month term and be willing and available to come
in from 8am to 5pm , up to or ideally 5 days per week,
which may include weekends.
These placements are physically demanding
positions so candidates must be physically fit, self motivated and have a
genuine interest in conservation and zoo animal care. A valid driving licence
is required.
As we are a Registered
Charity, funded entirely by visitor fees and donations, we regret we are unable
to offer any wages or salary for the placement.
We will provide a full uniform and discount at the parks food outlets for
the days that you attend work. No other financial benefits are offered. Candidates will need to have the ability to
financially support themselves for the entire length of the internship. Please
be aware that unfortunately we are unable to offer accommodation.
Candidates should already hold a
qualification in conservation or animal care and looking for further specialist
zoo experience.
To apply:
email your CV and covering letter outlining why you are the right person for
the placement to -
Closing
date: Friday
20th February 2015
To find out more about us and the
work of the Aspinall Foundation, please visit our web site: www.aspinallfoundation.org
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