Experienced bird keeper/trainer
Kolmården Wildlife
Park in Sweden has been on a continuous journey of development for the last few
years and we have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Our mission is to inspire
adults and children to a life-long commitment to our planet and its wildlife
and with stage presence, attention to detail, optimism, creativity, knowledge
and passion our employees override the expectations of our guests, deliver
world-class animal care, public presentations, guest service, educational talks
and shows.
Responsibilities & duties
In the role as
animal keeper/trainer on our bird team you will be an integral part of the
future development of Kolmården Wildlife Park. A big part of your role is to
ensure the highest possible welfare standards for our collection of birds.
Additionally you
will cross-train and work with our South American collection of mostly mammals.
Duties in this role
include daily husbandry of a range of species such as falcons, hornbills and
hawks as well as tapirs, Vicunas and Greater Rhea. We aim for optimal welfare
for all our animals at all times and as such you will not only be responsible for
ensuring exceptional hygiene and appropriate nutrition, but you will also be
expected to carry out animal observations, thorough record keeping and daily
husbandry training for each individual animal under your care. You will be
required to research, develop, deliver and evaluate environmental enrichment
that meet species-specific needs. Additional duties include coaching of
students and apprentices, supporting our educational, sustainability and
research departments and of course planning and executing goal-orientated
training of birds using ethical methods for the purpose of shows, guest
interactions and education.
Key skills & requirements
The right person for
this position has at least 3 years’ experience of working with exotic animals.
You must possess a thorough understanding of the science of learning that goes
beyond ‘click-and-feed’ and have experience in training birds and mammals using
a holistic approach that is based on positive reinforcement.
In addition to the
above, we seek a person who has a positive and optimistic attitude. A problem
solver who is flexible with a can-do attitude. The right candidate for this
post is able to act professionally and has exceptional communication skills
which they have a knack for adapting. He or she needs to be good at planning
and organizing their day so that they can work effectively. Sound like you?
Then lastly we want you to be physically fit and comfortable in front of large
audiences.
Showmanship comes
easy to you and you must be passionate about teaching our visitors about our
animals and inspiring them for a life-long commitment to our planet and its
wildlife. Driver’s license is advantageous and fluent in spoken and written
English a requirement. You will be required to learn a basic level of Swedish
in your first year of employment.
The schedule will
include working evenings and weekends. Kolmården Wildlife Park offers a
competitive salary (negotiable, depending on experience) and a great benefit
package. Read more about Kolmården Wildlife Park on our website:
If you want more
information about this position, then please contact Linda Berggren on:
linda.berggren@kolmarden.com
or +46 (0) 10-708 75
73. Any questions about the recruitment process can be directed at Johanna Hedberg:
johanna.hedberg@kolmarden.com or +46 (0) 10-708 75 15. Selection is ongoing, so
please apply today by sending CV and cover letter to
linda.berggren@kolmarden.com We are looking forward to receiving your
application!
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
