Director of Zoo Operations

 

Director of Zoo Operations

 

Jersey Zoo

 

This is a unique and exciting role within Durrell. 

As Director of Zoo Operations you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Jersey Zoo and, developing and maintaining an animal collection that contributes to conservation, supports recovery programmes in the field, and connects visitors to nature in the zoo.

Bring your extensive zoo experience; your passion for conservation practice; your strategic thinking and problem-solving collaborative approach; and your communication and planning skills to Jersey Zoo and the Durrell Senior Management team.

If you have a desire to make a significant contribution to wildlife conservation and our mission to create a wilder, healthier, more colourful world, then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Please visit our website http://wildlife.durrell.org/home/work-at-durrell/director-of-zoo-operations/

To apply please fill in the application form and send your CV and cover letter to Recruitment@durrell.org clearly stating the job you wish to apply for.

Application deadline: Sunday 25th July 2021

 

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Mammals Keeper

 

Mammals Keeper

 

Jersey Zoo

 

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is an international charity working to save species from extinction. Headquartered in Jersey in the Channel Islands, Durrell focuses on the most threatened species in the most threatened places.

 

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to assist in the management of the animal collection at Jersey Zoo, maintaining high standards of husbandry and under the direction of the Department Head or Deputy Head.

 

The successful candidate will promote Durrell's work to visitors and guests and contribute to the captive breeding and conservation of endangered species.

Please fill in the application form on our website http://wildlife.durrell.org/home/work-at-durrell/mammal-keeper-grade-22/ and send your CV and cover letter to Recruitment@durrell.org clearly the stating the job you wish to apply for.

 

Application deadline: Wednesday 30th December 2020

Contact me? See below.

This vacancy has been posted out to the many thousands who read the popular Zoo Jobs Blog Page and then on to the 129,300 plus followers of the  ZooNews Digest Facebook Page. It is then immediately forwarded on to Twitter and then to Pinterest and Linkedin (7,900+ connections). Many vacancies are shared to individuals and groups. In short your vacancy will have the potential of reaching something in the region of some 80,000 plus people within 24 hours. Most of these people are working in a zoo environment, Keepers, Curators, Vets, Zoo Directors, Trainers, Aquarists and more.

ZooNews Digest has subscribers in over 1200 Zoos in 150+ countries. Zoo professionals are International.

The number of people who will actually read the posted vacancy  will actually be considerably less. Usually this will be between two hundred and three thousand. This will depend on the type of post, the time of the year and where it is located…of course not all will apply. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right candidate for your post.

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Senior Herpetology Keeper

Closing Date: Tuesday 24 November 2020

 

Department: Animal Collection - Herpetology Department

Job Title: Senior Keeper

Reports to: Deputy Head and Head of Herpetology Department

Location: Jersey, Channel Islands

 

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to promote the Trust's work in the captive husbandry and breeding of amphibians and reptiles by working on the daily management of the animal collection and to ultimately play a crucial role in fulfilling Durrell’s mission of saving species from extinction.

The role will include the daily husbandry of a diverse reptile and amphibian collection and associated invertebrate food colonies in conjunction with the other section staff;
 

• To deliver regular public engagement activities, including keeper talks as required about the animals on site to provide accurate, current and in-depth information relating to the breadth of conservation work of the Trust;
• Detailed daily record keeping, occasionally including research; 
• Training of visiting students;
• Participation in wider zoo and conservation activities as required.

 

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How to apply

To apply for this position please send your completed application form and CV with cover letter to recruitment@durrell.org, clearly indicating for which position you wish to apply for.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 24th November 2020

Contact me? See below.

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +66 (0) 93 0835 862 | elvinhow@gmail.com https://iizc.org/ | Skype: peter.dickinson48

Zoo Internships

 

 Zoo Internships

 

Jersey Zoo

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is delighted to be able to offer a number of training Internships at Jersey Zoo, which are designed primarily for university-level or early career conservationists wishing to develop their practical ''hands on' skills.

 

Jersey Zoo is a world renowned Zoo focused on the breeding, care and conservation of some of the most threatened species. An Internship at Durrell will provide valuable experience to add to your CV, showing future employers that you are committed to a career in the conservation sector.

 

There are opportunities to develop your skills across a variety of departments in the Zoo including the mammal, bird, herpetology, education and Fundraising and Communication departments.

 

Research opportunities exist for those looking to complete projects and dissertations. All interns will also benefit from monthly lectures given by expert staff from different parts of the organisation.

 

We offer the following length internships:

 

·         Short-term internships 2 - 6 months duration  (2 month internships are only available to some animal departments)  with a flexible start between July 2021 and August 2022

 

·         Long-term internships (7-12 months duration) September 2021 to August 2022 with some flexibility on start dates. Long-term interns work on two departments.

 

A full uniform, lunch pass and help with bus travel are available to all, but the intern must cover all other costs.

 

Closing date for applications is: 31st Dec 2020

 

To find out more click here or go training.durrell.org and click on Conservation Internships.

 

To apply please send a CV and a formal letter of application to gale.glendewar@durrell.org by the closing date. Please indicate in your application how long you can commit to your placement and your preferred department(s).

 

Interviews (by Skype, Zoom or phone) will take place in early January 2021 for those that have made it through the selection process.

 

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Student Work Experience Opportunities at Jersey Zoo (Durrell)

Student Work Experience Opportunities at Jersey Zoo (Durrell)

Durrell is delighted to be able to offer a number of work experience placements, which will give you a unique understanding of working for an international conservation organisation. A placement at Durrell will provide valuable experience to add to your CV showing future employers that you are committed to a career in the conservation sector.

There is the chance to develop your skills across a variety of departments at Durrell, including the mammal, bird, herpetology, lab & veterinary, communications & fundraising, and education departments. There is also the opportunity to complete research projects and dissertations during your placement. To see if you are suitable to apply for a placement, please view the guidelines here and click 'Student Work Experience'.

To learn more or apply please click HERE

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Jersey Zoo Work Experience

Jersey Zoo Work Experience

Short and long-term student work experience opportunities at Jersey Zoo (Durrell)

Durrell is delighted to be able to offer a number of work experience placements, which will give you a unique understanding of working for an international conservation organisation.

There is the chance to develop your skills across a variety of departments at Durrell, including the mammal, bird, herpetology, lab and veterinary, education and marketing departments.

There is also the opportunity to complete research projects and dissertations during your placement.

A placement at Durrell will provide valuable experience to add to your CV showing future employers that you are committed to a career in the conservation sector.

To see if you are suitable to apply for a placement, please download the guidelines here (http://wildlife.durrell.org/jobs/  and then click on “Student work experience placements”).

We will be taking applications from mid-September 2019 for:

• Summer placements (minimum eight weeks)
• Flexible starting May/June 2020 to September 2020.
• Short-term placements (minimum eight weeks) 
• Flexible starting September 2020 to May/June 2021
• Long-term placements (9-12 months)
• Flexible starting September 2020 to August 2021.

Closing date for applications will be 31^st December 2019. Interviews (by Skype or phone) will take place in early January, for those that have made it through the selection process.

A full uniform and a small bursary are available to all placement students to help with living costs while on placement.

To apply please send a CV and a letter of application to gale.glendewar@durrell.org. Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for a summer, short-term or long-term placement, and your preferred department(s). Please also indicate if you are required to complete a research project during your placement.

If you would like further information please contact the Student Placement coordinator Gale Glendewar at gale.glendewar@durrell.org or +44 (0)1534 860042.

Press contact: Gale Glendewar

Notes to Editors

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

www.durrell.org

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is an international charity working to save species from extinction. Headquartered at Jersey Zoo in the Channel Islands, Durrell’s vision is for a wilder, healthier more colourful world.

Established by author and conservationist, Gerald Durrell, in 1959, Durrell’s overall aim is for more diverse, beautiful and resilient natural landscapes in which species can thrive and people can enjoy a deeper connection with nature.  Their approach concentrates on the rewilding of animals, the rewilding of ecosystems and the rewilding of people.

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