Primate Internship
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Noah's Ark zoo farm
has an opening for an internship on our primate section. This position is aimed
at providing an opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain real experience
of zoo keeping. Interns work as part of
a dedicated team of keepers taking an active role in day to day care,
enrichment and animal training. For this position we seek to take on a
dedicated person who has taken steps towards a career in animal management
already. By the end of the 12 month contract we aim to have provided enough
experience knowledge and responsibility for interns to be confident in taking
zoo keeper positions.
Pay is £132 per
week, each intern may be required to work towards an NVQ to provide written
qualifications which support the practical learning undertaken. A normal working week will be 5 days 8am to
5pm most weekends and bank holidays included. Applicants should be over 18,
have a full driving licence, motivated, hardworking and happy to work within
the Christian ethos of the zoo. Applications must also include contact details
for two referees including phone numbers.
To apply for this job:
Please send your CV
and a covering letter to:
Chris Wilkinson,
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall,
BS481PG.
Closing date for applications is: 24th Dec 2017
Your covering letter
must answer the following questions and not be more than 350 words. It must
also include your contact details including phone and email.
- Why you are interested in this opportunity at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.
- Why you are interested in the section that you are applying for.
- What steps you have already taken towards a career in animal care.
- What you think you will bring to the team.
- Why you think you stand out as the best candidate
All applications
must be received by 24th of Dec and the applicants who reach the next stage
will be interviewed on the 5th Jan 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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