Animal Presenter

‘ANIMAL PRESENTER’ (Full Time 18month Contract)

Dudley Zoological Gardens requires an outgoing person to join its growing Presentations Team to engage visitors about its animals, conservation and the natural world.

You will be presenting information in a lively & interesting way to large audiences and interacting with visitors during animal encounters. You will be involved in certain aspects of animal care and also handling animals.

Outreach work will be required.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, alone or in a team, be confident in working with animals, be flexible, willing to learn new techniques and have the enthusiasm to share wildlife knowledge with others.

A level of animal/wildlife knowledge is preferable and speaking skills will be desirable. You will be required to work weekends and bank holidays as required. A clean driving licence is essential. This is initially an 18mth contract which may lead to a permanent position.

Please apply with current CV stating Job Ref P01 to:

Matthew Lewis, Curator.

Dudley Zoological Gardens, Castle Hill, Dudley, DY1 4QF or email: reception@dudleyzoo.org.uk

Deadline for application submissions: 16^th June 2013

www.dudleyzoo.org.uk

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