Friday, October 16, 2009

Presenter - Chester Zoo

Presenter - Chester Zoo
Temporary (6 Month Contract)

Chester Zoo, one of Europe’s leading Zoological collections with an active and award winning Education Division, is now seeking a Presenter on a 6-month contract to cover for maternity leave commencing the beginning of January 2010.

Our Presenter team is a vital part of enhancing the visitors’ experience and work includes developing and delivering public talks, interpretation and exhibition supervision around the Zoo.

Audiences vary from 2 to 500 or more, and there is lots of public interaction requiring a confident and outgoing personality.

Applicants should have a Zoo Biology/Conservation-related degree, a good knowledge of the Zoo’s animal collection and conservation work and a proven ability to communicate with a wide audience. Ideally you will have experience of working in Education in a zoo setting.

Work is 5 days in 7, including bank holidays, every other weekend and occasional evenings. Rate of pay is £8.07 per hour.

For an application form please ring the recruitment line on 01244 389477
or e-mail recruitment@chesterzoo.org

Closing date for applications is Friday 6th November 2009

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