Intern Keeper position on the Bird and Reptile section

Intern Keeper position on the Bird and Reptile section

Full time, fixed term one year.

Salary: £100 per week

Closing date: Monday 20th April 2015

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm has an opening for keeper internship which will be split between the bird and reptile sections of the zoo. The position provides a unique learning opportunity in which an individual has a chance to gain comprehensive practical skills and knowledge of animal care and management.

The internship is for one year at a salary of £100 per week. Each intern maybe required to work towards an NVQ to provide written qualifications which support the practical learning undertaken. A normal working week will be 5 days from 8am to 5pm with most weekends and bank holidays included.

Applicants need to be over 18, have a full driving licence, motivated and hardworking and happy to work within the Christian ethos of the zoo.

Interested parties should send a CV and a covering letter to Chris Wilkinson, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall, BS481PG or email chris.wilkinson@noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Your covering letter should include:

• Why you are interested in this opportunity at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm?
• Contact details for the applicant including an email address.
• Describe your interest and experiences with birds and reptile species.
• Why you think you would be a good candidate for the internship and what you think you will bring to the team?
• Some of your interests in and outside of work.
• Applications must also include contact details for two referees including phone numbers.

All applications must be received by 20th April 2015.

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