Thursday, September 5, 2019

Jersey Zoo Work Experience



Jersey Zoo Work Experience

Short and long-term student work experience opportunities at Jersey Zoo (Durrell)

Durrell is delighted to be able to offer a number of work experience placements, which will give you a unique understanding of working for an international conservation organisation.
There is the chance to develop your skills across a variety of departments at Durrell, including the mammal, bird, herpetology, lab and veterinary, education and marketing departments.
There is also the opportunity to complete research projects and dissertations during your placement.
A placement at Durrell will provide valuable experience to add to your CV showing future employers that you are committed to a career in the conservation sector.
To see if you are suitable to apply for a placement, please download the guidelines here (http://wildlife.durrell.org/jobs/  and then click on “Student work experience placements”).
We will be taking applications from mid-September 2019 for:
  • Summer placements (minimum eight weeks)
    • Flexible starting May/June 2020 to September 2020.
  • Short-term placements (minimum eight weeks) 
    • Flexible starting September 2020 to May/June 2021
  • Long-term placements (9-12 months)
    • Flexible starting September 2020 to August 2021.
Closing date for applications will be 31st December 2019. Interviews (by Skype or phone) will take place in early January, for those that have made it through the selection process.
A full uniform and a small bursary are available to all placement students to help with living costs while on placement.
To apply please send a CV and a letter of application to gale.glendewar@durrell.org. Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for a summer, short-term or long-term placement, and your preferred department(s). Please also indicate if you are required to complete a research project during your placement.
If you would like further information please contact the Student Placement coordinator Gale Glendewar at gale.glendewar@durrell.org or +44 (0)1534 860042.
Press contact: Gale Glendewar

Notes to Editors

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust


Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is an international charity working to save species from extinction. Headquartered at Jersey Zoo in the Channel Islands, Durrell’s vision is for a wilder, healthier more colourful world.


Established by author and conservationist, Gerald Durrell, in 1959, Durrell’s overall aim is for more diverse, beautiful and resilient natural landscapes in which species can thrive and people can enjoy a deeper connection with nature.  Their approach concentrates on the rewilding of animals, the rewilding of ecosystems and the rewilding of people.








photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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