FULL TIME PRIMATE
CARE STAFF
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Hiring Organisation
Monkey World - Ape
Rescue Centre
Monkey World is
currently home to over 250 primates of 20 different species. The majority of
our primates are rescue animals from a variety of different backgrounds. Many
have suffered years of abuse or neglect. On arrival at Monkey World these
primates are rehabilitated into appropriate social groupings and provided with
an environment which encourages them to express natural behaviours.
Date Posted
May 2016
Job Description
The Primate Care
Team is divided into six sections: Chimpanzees, Orang-utans, Gibbons,
Capuchins, Woolly monkeys and a varied ‘small monkey’ section. Our primates
enjoy large enclosures, varied enrichment and a comprehensive operant
conditioning programme. We are looking to recruit experienced, motivated,
reliable and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team of Primate
Care Staff.
Ideal candidates
will possess:
• At
least 2 years relevant experience working with primates
• Must
be physically fit
• Excellent
communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Experience
of public speaking
• Full
clean driving licence essential due to location
• A
flexible friendly attitude
Desirable
A qualification in
an animal related discipline
Experience of
operant conditioning
Salary
Dependant on
experience.
Condition of
appointment
This position will
be subject to a six-month probationary period
Please send covering
letter and current CV to :-
Sophie Sparrow
HR Administrator
Monkey World Ape
Rescue Centre
Longthorns
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6HH
e-mail:-
hradmin@monkeyworld.org
Closing date for
applications Monday 30th May 2016
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