Drayton Manor Zoo –4
Internship Placements
(6 Months)
1 each in Primates,
Reptile, Birds and Paddocks
Are you looking to
start your career as a Zoo Keeper, keen to get some experience then we have the
ideal opportunities for you! We are have voluntary internships for a period of
6 months (including a one-month probationary period) working within our keeping
department.
All internships are
purely voluntary and as such it is with regret that we are unable to 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.
We will provide you
with full uniform, alongside the opportunity to learn skills that will form the
basis of your Zoo Keeping career.
What will I get from
the internship?
- 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.
- opportunity to reflect on training and experience throughout the placement.
Tasks/training
provided
- assisting with daily animal husbandry e.g. feeding, cleaning, enrichment provision,
- 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 senior keeper.
- training in animal-management related computer software.
- training in all aspects of the company’s code of practise.
What do you need to
apply?
- a qualification or enrolment on 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.
How do I apply? please complete the online application
available from www.draytonmanor.co.uk/recruitment
Closing date for applications Friday 14th April 2017
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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