Seasonal Education
Officer
(Salary £13,464pa pro rata)
Howletts Wild
Animal Park in Kent is a leading animal collection committed to conservation and
in situ reintroduction and support
projects. Currently we are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident
person to help undertake our educational commitments. This is a full-time temporary
position, working 40 hours a week including all weekends and public holidays from
March-September 2014.
Duties of the role
include presenting scheduled educational talks to our visitors, writing and
presenting educational talks to school and bespoke groups, to man the education
centre, to provide guided tours with small groups, to run our Junior Ranger and
Keeper Academy sessions on weekends and to create relevant education activities
linked to our themed events.
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 needed. You will be working alongside a full
time permanent Education Officer and helping to supervise a small team of
volunteers.
We are looking for
a proactive, organised self-motivated individual with good proven people skills
who is a confident and accomplished public speaker. At interview this must be
demonstrated through a prepared talk. The role will be based at Howletts but
the successful candidate may be required to work at our sister park, Port
Lympne as required.
Closing date: Friday 7th March
2014, 12noon.
All
applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply: email a CV along with a covering email to personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
Or post to: Human Resources, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne,
Kent, CT21 4PD.
Visit our website at www.aspinallfoundation.org for further information.
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