Education
Intern
Full
time
Fixed
Term Contract – 6 months initially with the option to extend to 1 year after
review
Voluntary
with expenses
If you have an interest in conservation,
sustainability, education and rainforests. The Living Rainforest provides an
excellent opportunity to make a real difference.
Founded in 1993 The Living Rainforest
provides a real rainforest experience for visitors to explore unique habitats.
The sensory experience allows people to connect with complex rainforest eco-systems
by exploring over 600 species of plants and animals.
We currently are recruiting for an
outgoing, creative and motivated individual to take on the role of Education
Intern. Working within our highly successful education and school visits programme
you will gain valuable experience in environmental and zoo education. You will
be provided with a full training schedule for you time at the rainforest.
Responsibilities/Role
Duties:
The role will include but is not limited
to:
Assisting the Education team in bookings,
project development and creation of holiday activities and displays.
Delivering curriculum led guided tours,
meet and greet schools and maintenance of education areas along with assisting
other departments if required.
Key
Skills and Requirements
The successful applicant will be educated
to degree (or equivalent) level in a relevant subject. They will have excellent
organisation skills with ability to work on multiple projects at once; they
will also have strong inter-personal skills as they will be working with a wide
range of age groups.
Previous experience of working with
children and young people is ideal but not essential as full training will be
provided. Some knowledge of the National Curriculum will also be useful.
Please apply by sending your CV and a
covering letter to finance@livingrainforest.org
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
No comments:
Post a Comment