Newquay Zoo
Internships
Bird Keeper
Internship
Closing date for
applications 31st March 2015
Newquay Zoo is part
of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust family, comprising Paignton Zoo,
Living Coasts, Slapton Ley and two urban nature reserves. Newquay Zoo opened in
1969, has become one of the country's top Zoos, contributing towards ground breaking
and innovative conservation programmes. It has also proved itself to be one of
the best visitor attractions in the South West.
We currently have a
vacancy for voluntary internships for a period of 6 months (including a one
month probationary period) working with our bird keeping department. Newquay
Zoo is open every day and the placements will be full time i.e. a five day
working week including some weekends. The main role of the keeping interns will
be to attend the husbandry requirements of the bird collection as directed by
the Senior Keeper in charge.
All internships are
purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that Newquay zoo cannot provide
any financial support or expenses to those wishing to apply for these
positions. To ensure that interns are provided with valuable experience; a
training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly and a training
record will be provided upon completion of the placement.
Objectives of the
placement
To gain experience
and understanding of the work of a zoo animal keeping department.
To apply own
personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks and/or a research
project.
To reflect on
training and experience throughout the placement.
Anticipated
tasks/training provided
Assisting with daily
animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure
modification etc.
Observations of
animals and recording of relevant information.
Training in basic
research methods.
Visitor interaction
e.g. answering visitor questions in a polite and sensitive manner.
Assisting with
student supervision at the direction of the head keeper.
Training in
animal-management related computer software.
Training in all
aspects of the company’s code of practise.
Skills Required
A qualification in
an animal science related discipline would be desirable.
Previous
animal-related work experience.
Good communication
skills.
Adaptable to
different working environments.
Able to work in a
team and independently.
Physically fit for
the demands of the post.
To apply for the
above position please send a CV and covering letter, indicating which position
you are applying for, to Owen Taylor.
Newquay Zoo,
Trenance gardens, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2LZ
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