Education Officer - Dinosaurs

Education Officer - Dinosaurs

(Salary circa £15,184.00)

Port Lympne Reserve, in conjunction with Howletts Wild Animal Park and the Aspinall Foundation, are a leading charity based organisation, committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction, through captive breeding and reintroduction programmes. The award winning wild animal parks, two of Kent’s most prominent visitor attractions, have undergone many new and exciting projects including the extension and development of our Dinosaur attraction at Port Lympne Reserve.  

The Role:

We are currently recruiting for an Education Officer to provide educational talks and tours to our visitors at our exciting Dinosaur attraction. The job role will involve organising, writing, and providing educational presentations. Talks will be provided to day visitors, school groups and bespoke groups. The talks will be aimed at all ranges, formal or informal, whilst presentations will be about the dinosaurs they will include information about the parks, their history, the animals, and the conservation work of the organisation. The job holder will also maintain the forest when not providing talks, they will have an active role in the development of the services provided by the department, and also provide private tours for small groups/families.

The Person:

We are looking for an organised, self-motivated person with good interpersonal skills. You will need to be an accomplished public speaker and confident in presenting talks to the public. It is essential that the candidate has good overall knowledge of natural history and a good general knowledge about all of the animals at Port Lympne Reserve. A qualification or experience gained in the field of palaeontology would be desirable, along with previous experience of teaching or working in an educator’s role.

The role is 40 hours, worked 8am till 5pm, five days a week two of which will be Saturday and Sunday.  The job holder will also be required to work on bank and public holidays.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd February 2017

To apply: Please email a CV along with a covering email to - personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Reserve, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4PD.

Visit our website at www.aspinallfoundation.org for further information.

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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Seasonal Education Officer

Seasonal Education Officer

(Salary £15,184.00 per annum)

Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, in conjunction with the Aspinall Foundation, are a charity based organisation committed to protecting rare and endangered animals from extinction through captive breeding and reintroduction programs.

We are currently seeking two self‐motivated, enthusiastic and confident individuals to help undertake our educational commitments. This full‐time 6 month seasonal position is 40 hours a week (8am – 5pm) including all weekends and public holidays from March to September 2017. One post will be based at Port Lympne Reserve and one at Howletts Wild Animal Park.

The seasonal education officer will present scheduled educational talks to our visitors, as well as writing and presenting educational talks to school and bespoke groups. You will provide guided tours with small groups, help to run our Junior Ranger and Keeper Academy sessions, and to create relevant education activities linked to our themed events and attend trade fairs. You will be working alongside our permanent Education Officers and helping to supervise a small team of volunteers.

A good knowledge of exotic wildlife and global animal conservation issues is a prerequisite. An ability to communicate this knowledge to both the general public and more informed audiences is essential. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of teaching or working in an educator’s role, as experience in presenting talks to the public is required. An interest in palaeontology is desirable for assistance in the Dinosaur Forest at Port Lympne.

We are looking for a proactive, organised self‐motivated person with good proven people skills who is a confident and accomplished public speaker. Please specify which Animal Park (Port Lympne or Howletts) you are applying for in your application.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd February 2017

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply: Please email a CV along with a covering email to - personnel@aspinallfoundation.org

Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Reserve, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4PD.

Visit our website at www.aspinallfoundation.org for further information.

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Education Administration Assistant

Education Administration Assistant

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic Administration Assistant to provide all aspects of day to day education department administration for Newquay Zoo and Living Coasts, based at the Paignton Zoo Education Centre. 

The successful candidate will receive and process bookings from schools, further and higher education institutions and wider community groups, answer the phone and manage diary systems, alongside general administrative tasks.  They will also cover administration of Paignton Zoo’s Education Centre, in Education Office Supervisor’s absence.

Applicants should possess at least 2 years’ experience in a similar post and have good communication, organisational and ICT skills.  They will also be a team player, flexible and capable of working on their own initiative.  An interest in environmental conservation would be an advantage.

This is a part-time post for 25 hours per week and the rate of pay is £7.00 per hour.  Occasional weekend and Bank Holiday work will be required.

For further details please contact Michelle Youd, Education Office Supervisor, Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton TQ4 7EU. Telephone: 0844 474 2224 Email: education@paigntonzoo.org.uk   quoting EDU 06.

Closing date for applications Wednesday 6th January 2016.  Interviews Thursday 14th January 2016.

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Education Rangers

(Temporary Contract Expected To Last 6 Months)

Twycross Zoo is at a very exciting stage of development with the first phase of a 20 year masterplan already underway. The plan will see the zoo developing new habitats for a refreshed

animal collection starting with Giraffe Savannah and Gibbon Forest in 2015.

We currently have two vacancies for Education Rangers who will support the team during our Autumn season. These contracts are for a minimum of 20 hours per week (additional hours may

be available depending on visitor numbers and weather conditions).

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver presentations and activities

· Staff exhibits and facilitate visitor engagement

· Take bookings for Discovery programmes

· Handle enquiries from visitors

· Assist with the delivery of pre-booked educational programmes

· Produce high quality resources for educational activities

Key Skills and Requirements

· Excellent presentation skills and great customer service

· An Education-related qualification and/or experience would be advantageous

· A zoo-related qualification would be desirable

· Experience handling small animals

Rates of pay are £5.25 per hour at ages 16-17, £5.68 at ages 18, 19 & 20 and £6.50 at age 21 and above. Minimum age is 16 for Health and Safety reasons.

To apply for one of these positions, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org

This vacancy will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, therefore you should submit your application as soon as possible.

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Two Week Field Course

The Institute for Sustainable International Studies is offering a two week intensive field course focusing on wildlife this summer in Belize.  This 10 day course is designed for undergraduate students with an interest in wildlife from a pre-vet, biology or conservation perspective.  Taught by Dr. Don Gillespie, DVM, and working with the Belize Zoo, students will be exposed to a range of issues related to wildlife health, biology and conservation.  Through a combination of classroom lectures, field trips and practicums, students will be introduced to tropical ecology, local conservation efforts, Belizean wildlife and wildlife research and veterinary techniques. This intensive, introductory course will help students understand the many factors that affect the management, conservation, habitat and health of wild animals.

Students will be based at the Tropical Education Center across the road from the Belize Zoo. There they will have the opportunity to work alongside zookeepers in the world renowned Belize Zoo.  The central focus of the course is on wildlife veterinary,  conservation and research methods. Species specific focus will include the research and conservation of the jaguar (Panthera onca), puma (Puma concolor), tapir (Tapirus bairdii), jabiru stork (Jabiru mycteria), howler monkey (Alouatta pigra), spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) and the green iguana (Iguana iguana). Students will gain insight on veterinary approaches to wildlife and several field research techniques including specialized leg hold traps, cage traps, GPS and VHF tracking, camera trapping, chemical immobilization and remote drug delivery, avian mist netting, bird banding, and nest searching and monitoring. Students will also get the opportunity to observe and collect data on captive and wild animals.

Students can take this 3 credit course on its own or pair it with a course on Large Animal Veterinary Practices in the Tropics.  Both courses are offered 4 times over the summer:  June 1-12; June 15-16; July 6-17; and July 20-31.  The application deadline is April 1^st.  For more information, go to www.isisbelize.com . or email Cynthia Reece, creece@isisbelize.com .

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animal Nutrition

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animal Nutrition

Post Ref No: S2901

College of Arts and Science

School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences

Salary: £31,343 - £45,954 per annum

Grade: H/I

Campus: Brackenhurst

Additional Information: Fixed Term maternity cover for 14 months

An exciting opportunity for a fixed term Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animal Nutrition has arisen within the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences at our Brackenhurst campus. The School is located in a 200-hectare estate near the attractive Minster town of Southwell. There is a range of fully equipped laboratories, a companion animal unit, veterinary nursing facility and equestrian centre as well as commercial beef and sheep herds.

The successful candidate will primarily teach on the animal science courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Subjects to be covered (both in theory and linked practical sessions) may include but are not limited to: 

· Nutrition of farm and companion animals.

· Basic nutritional biochemistry.

· Research in animal science including experimental design, basic laboratory skills, data analysis and evaluation.

The applicant sought for this post will hold a teaching qualification, be an experienced and highly motivated lecturer, and be well organised and able to work effectively as a member of the academic team. 

You will hold a postgraduate degree level qualification, be able to contribute to research activity within the School and have or be developing international networks.

You will need to be motivated, organised and able to take responsibility.

Additionally you need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with others.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2014

Interview date: Tuesday 11th November 2014

If you have any specific queries in relation to this position, please contact Heather Elston, Academic Team Leader - Animal and Equine Sciences, on +44 (0)115 848 5264, or via email heather.elston@ntu.ac.uk

To submit an online application for this position please visit

www.ntu.ac.uk/vacancies.

Further application details are available at www.ntu.ac.uk/vacancies. 

If you require documentation in alternative formats (e.g. Braille, large print) please contact us at job.vacancies@ntu.ac.uk

Nottingham Trent University is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity and we seek people who share those values.

Please note this role does not meet the UK Visas & Immigration requirements for sponsorship. Nottingham Trent University is unable to apply for sponsorship for any applicant not eligible to work in the UK and therefore we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship under the Points Based

Immigration System.

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Research and Education coordinator at the Parrot Zoo Trust

Research and Education coordinator at the Parrot Zoo Trust

This voluntary position offers a unique opportunity to work in this small, friendly zoo in Lincolnshire, UK, where your input will really make a difference. 

This position will provide you with practical experience that will facilitate a career in conservation, animal behaviour, education or zoo management. You will organise researchers, help them set up their research projects and facilitate communication between academic and sanctuary staff and the researchers. You will help design new ways of communicating research, conservation and factual information to the visiting public and start to develop resources for teachers and school children that fit with the National Curriculum. You also have the chance to gain hands on experience of caring for the animals (more details in job description) and devising fundraising schemes. 

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Head of Education and Learning

Chester Zoo - Chester, United Kingdom

Chester Zoo is one of the premier zoos in the UK attracting over 1.4million visitors/yr. It is renowned for its conservation work, excellent standards of animal welfare and its proactive and award winning Discovery and Learning Division. Currently around 30,000 students receive formal teaching by the division and over 300,000 visitors attend presenter talks delivered by the team.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Discovery & Learning to develop and deliver a suite of formal education and public engagement programmes, both in the zoo and as part of our field programmes. The purpose of these programmes is to maximise the zoo’s conservation impact by inspiring people to take action in support of the natural world. The role will also involve sharing best practice and promoting and growing Chester Zoo’s profile and reputation in the field of conservation education and conservation psychology.

The job holder will report to the Science and Education Director and be part of the zoo’s senior management team. They will be working closely with other divisions to develop, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our exhibits, animal and plant collection and the visitor experience. They will also be responsible for managing a team of 17 staff, associated facilities and budgets and will be expected to optimise the use of these resources and the revenue generating activities of the division.

The successful candidate should ideally have a Masters level degree or above in Education/Psychology with an emphasis on conservation and environmental issues. Extensive experience in developing, delivering and evaluating educational and behavioural change programmes to a variety of audiences will be required.
 
Experience in successful exhibit design and knowledge of the key factors that impact visitor engagement and learning is important. An in-depth knowledge of zoos and their operation would be advantageous. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to influence and work in a multidisciplinary team with collaborative working practices.
 
The role is full time, 40 hours per week.
 
A full job description is available on request.
To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV to recruitment@chesterzoo.org 

The closing date for applications is 16th December, 2013

Interviews anticipated to take place week commencing 13th January, 2014.

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Paignton Zoo Education Intern Volunteers

Paignton Zoo receives thousands of visitors each year and is an Educational, Scientific and Conservation Charity. The Education Department is responsible for all formal and informal education within the Zoo and encompasses the graphics team who produce Zoo interpretation.

Paignton Zoo has volunteer opportunities available for up to 10 Education Intern volunteers for Spring and Summer 2013.

The role of Education Intern volunteer provides the opportunity for hands-on volunteer experience in one of Devon’s leading conservation organisations. Based at the Zoo, Education Intern volunteers will be involved in all aspects of assisting the Education Staff and engaging with the general public to highlight current conservation issues, in particular the annual EAZA campaign (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria), which this year focuses on large animals of South East Asia. More information can be found at http://www.southeastasiacampaign.org.

The Education Intern volunteer role is for approximately 6 months (March – September 2013) and training will be provided. Paignton Zoo is open every day and most Education Intern volunteers usually offer two days a week, starting at 10am and finishing by 4pm. The Education Intern volunteer role covers a seven day week.

Please register your interest in the first instance by sending your CV and a covering letter, outlining why you would like to take up this role, when you are available to volunteer and what relevant experience you have.

Please send e-mails to education@paigntonzoo.org.uk If registering your interest by e-mail you MUST include EDU01 in the subject heading.

You can also register you interest by post, addressed to:
Gill Snell
Education Officer
Education Department,
Paignton Zoo,
Totnes Road,
Paignton TQ4 7EU

Tel: 0844 474 2224

Those wishing to register their interest in the Education Intern volunteer role can do so throughout the year by following the information above.

The Education Intern volunteer role is a voluntary role and as such Paignton Zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those accepted for this volunteer role. However full training will be provided and a reference will be given at the end of the placement.

Mission Statement

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is an education, scientific and conservation charity dedicated to protecting our global wildlife heritage and inspiring in people a respect for animals, plants and the environment.

Aim of Volunteering Role

• To gain experience and understanding of the work of a Zoo education department.
• To communicate “value added” information about Paignton Zoo to the public and to contribute to people’s enjoyment of their visit to the Zoo.
• To raise awareness of important environmental issues.
• To apply own personal skills and take ownership of a series of tasks or a project.
• To reflect on the training and experiences gained throughout the placement.
• To assist with the delivery of EAZA campaign activities.
• To raise awareness of the conservation issues relating to the EAZA campaign and help raise funds for conservation.

Tasks:

• Provide a sense of welcome to visitors and help make their visit a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Motivate people of all ages to respect and care for the environment through a programme of talks, face to face encounters and structured public activities. These may include games, craft activities or specimen handling.
• Devise fun activities and create supporting resources that encourage people to engage with conservation.
• Encourage visitors to take part in activities and support them so that they get the most out of them.
• Inform visitors of the opportunities available to contribute money to the EAZA Campaign.
• Be available to answers questions about the Zoo and to promote the Zoo’s educational role, conservation work and activities.
• Undertake training and keep informed of key issues and information.
• Judge the effectiveness of activities in contributing to the visitor experience and to modify them to best meet audience needs.
• Aid the interpretation of exhibits within the Zoo through face to face engagement with visitors.
• Assist with Zoo Education Department’s special projects e.g. The Big Bang, National Science & Engineering Week, Nigeria Conservation Week, and Zoo Vet Apprentice/Veterinary Footsteps
• To help support the Zoo’s Event Team volunteers (14-18 year olds), many of whom are carrying out their Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
• Assist with the Zoo’s Junior Members Club, including visits to other sites.
• Conduct visitor studies and surveys, evaluate these and compile reports.
• Keep a personal record of all activities and numbers of participants throughout the duration of the Internship.
• Assist with general Education Department duties, volunteering as part of a team.
• Liaise closely with Education staff and other Zoo Volunteers and attend team meetings.
• Contribute to Paignton Zoo’s library of video and photographic images.

Time

Most Education Intern volunteers offer two days per week and generally start their day at 10am when the Zoo opens. Finish time depends on individual travel requirements and work commitments elsewhere, but is usually around 4pm. Education Intern volunteers are required 7 days per week, based around the busiest times in the Zoo.

Place of Duty:

A lot of volunteering after the initial training and planning period will be based around the Zoo, talking to people. There will be a lot of outdoor tasks associated with this role as the Zoo is a large site.

Mentor

Education Officers

Transport

None provided

Skills required

Good communication, presentation and organisational skills.
Creativity for designing engaging activities.
Confidence, tact and assertiveness are a must as you may be approaching strangers or giving a talk to a larger group.
Willingness to engage with people.
General knowledge of wildlife supported by an interest in conservation and zoos, and the motivation to learn more.
Ability to relate to a wide age and ability range including special needs.
Good IT and record keeping skills.

Materials required:

Information pack supplied.
Please wear comfortable shoes; you will be provided with a polo shirt and sweatshirt with a small deposit of £5.00 required at your induction.
A dress code applies to all Education staff and volunteers which includes only skirts or trousers in black, dark grey or dark blue. Denim is not allowed.

Health and Safety Requirements

Must sign to say you have read fire and escaped animal procedure and any relevant risk assessments.

Please note that all volunteers for this role must be age 18 years or over
Contact details: volunteering@paigntonzoo.org.uk or education@paigntonzoo.org.uk
Tel: 0844 474 2222 or 0844 474 2224

 

 

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Deputy Education Supervisor

Deputy Education Supervisor

Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks are two of Europe’s leading animal collections.  We are committed to conservation breeding, in-situ reintroduction and ecosystem conservation.

Currently we are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident person to help undertake our expanding education commitments. Duties of the role include presenting scheduled education talks to our visitors; presenting talks to schools and bespoke groups; to man the education centres; to provide guided walks with small groups; to deliver our experience days; and to engage in our outreach programme which provides educational talks at various external venues.

This role also requires the applicant to support the Supervisor in the management and coordination of a team of 6 education officers.  This team covers both Howletts & Port Lympne Parks to ensure the highest levels of conservation education. We are therefore looking for a proactive individual with proven people skills, who can demonstrate supervisory skills gained from previous management experience. An ability to be reactionary to last minute changes is essential, in order to deal with the day-to-day demands of the department. The candidate will need to be highly computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and preferably Access) to assist in managing the department’s rota and budgetary requirements and will be required to represent the department at internal and external meetings in the absence of the Supervisor.

The candidate will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject.  They will also have previous experience working in an educational role gained in an established learning/educational faculty.   Extensive experience in presenting talks to the public is essential. Also required is an extensive knowledge of exotic wildlife and global conservation issues.

The role is split between the parks so the successful candidate will be required to work at both.  Candidates must therefore have a full valid driving license and their own transport.

Working 40 hours per week on a five day rota basis, candidates must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays.  A full job specification is available on request.

To apply; please send your CV and a covering letter, stating the job applied for to: Sharon Bell, Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr Hythe, Kent. CT21 4PD.
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TouristenbetreuerIn / Educational coordinator

TouristenbetreuerIn / Educational coordinator

Das WSC (www.wolfscience.at), ein wissenschaftliches non-Profit Unternehmen in Ernstbrunn sucht eine(n) Betreuer/in für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Besucher. Erfolgreiche Bewerberinnen entwickeln den Besucher- und Merchandisingbereich, organisieren und betreuen Führungen, howl nights, etc. Hintergrund und Erfahrung in Wirtschaft, Tourismus, Biologie ist erwünscht; erwartet werden Teamfähigkeit, unternehmerisches Denken, Kommunikations- und Einsatzfreude, soziale Kompetenz und Flexibilität. Wir bieten eine dynamische Arbeitsumgebung und die Möglichkeit, beim Aufbau eines einzigartigen Unternehmens mitzuwirken. Jahresbrutto: ca. 21.000 Euro (+ Provision)


Your responsibilities:
• Execution and development of educational programs
• Recruitment and management of a group of volunteers in order to maximize educational potential
• Development of educational materials
• Production of educational applications and reports
• Update of Website
• Communication with visitors
• Communication with other zoos and wild parks
• Marketing

Your qualifications:
• Fluent German in writing and talking is a prerequisite!
• Initiative and positive disposition
• Pedagogical education
• A passion and responsibility for visitors
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English
• Skills in motivating and socially engaging a group of volunteers
• Experience with scientific research/environment

For further information please email: info@wolfscience.at

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Paignton Zoo Education Interns

Paignton Zoo Education Interns

Paignton Zoo enjoys thousands of visitors each year and is an Educational, Scientific and Conservation Charity. The Education Department is responsible for all formal and informal education within the Zoo and encompasses the graphics team who produce Zoo interpretation.

Paignton Zoo is inviting applications for up to 6 Education Intern positions for Spring and Summer 2012.

The role of Education Intern provides the opportunity for hands-on work experience in one of Devon’s leading conservation organisations. Based at the Zoo, Interns will be involved in all aspects of assisting the Education Staff and engaging with the general public to highlight current conservation issues, in particular the annual EAZA campaign (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria), which this year focuses on large animals of South East Asia. More information can be found at http://www.southeastasiacampaign.org/ 

The post is for approximately 6 months (March – September 2012) and training will be provided. Paignton Zoo is open every day and Internships are usually part time, covering a seven day week.

Please apply in the first instance by sending your CV and a covering letter, outlining why you would like to take up this role, when you are available and what relevant experience you have.

Please send e-mail applications to education@paigntonzoo.org.uk

If applying by e-mail you MUST include EDU01 in the subject heading.

Written applications should be addressed to:

Education Department,
Paignton Zoo,
Totnes Road,
Paignton
TQ4 7EU

Tel: 0844 474 2224


Intern roles are purely voluntary positions and as such it is with regret that Paignton Zoo cannot provide any financial support or expenses to those wishing to accept these positions. However full training will be provided and a reference will be given at the end of the placement.

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