THIS VACANCY IS NOW FILLED
FULL TIME PRIMATE
CARE STAFF
Monkey World is
currently home to over 250 primates of 20 different species including 57
chimpanzees, 17 orang-utan, 5 different species of gibbon, and 3 troops of
woolly monkeys. 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
June 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.
Primate Care Staff
are encouraged to assess and manage the care of the primates on their sections
by assessing the health and welfare of the primates, modifying and developing
the houses and enclosures, and overseeing the introductions and rehabilitation
of new arrivals. This is a job for animal keepers who want to be involved in
the care and rehabilitation of primates.
Primate Care Staff
are offered local accommodation, sharing with other staff, as well as travel
and study grants.
Ideal candidates
will possess:
• At
least 2 years 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
A qualification in
an animal related discipline and/or experience of operant conditioning would be
desirable.
Salary Dependent 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 17th July 2016
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