Newquay Zoo Internships
Bird Keeper
Closing date for applications 21st June 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, which may include 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
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To gain experience and understanding of the work of a
zoo animal keeping department.
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To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a
series of tasks and/or a research project.
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To reflect on training and experience throughout the
placement.
Anticipated tasks/training provided
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Assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding,
cleaning, enrichment provision, enclosure modification etc.
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Observations of animals and recording of relevant
information.
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Training in basic research methods.
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Visitor interaction e.g. answering visitor questions in
a polite and sensitive manner.
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Assisting with student supervision at the direction of
the head keeper.
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Training in animal-management related computer
software.
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Training in all aspects of the company’s code of
practise.
Skills Required
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A qualification in an animal science related discipline
would be desirable.
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Previous animal-related work experience.
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Good communication skills.
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Adaptable to different working environments.
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Able to work in a team and independently.
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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:-
Miss Sam Harley, Newquay Zoo, Trenance gardens, Newquay,
Cornwall, TR7 2LZ
Or alternatively, email sam.harley@newquayzoo.org.uk
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