Zoo Manager - Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
This position, at our small childrens’ zoo in central London, will become available in October 2009.
For application forms contact: Moira - tel no 0845 601 2279 or email
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Showing posts with label zoo management. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator
Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator
Closing Date: 31.10. 2008
Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator
Job Description:
* The Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Blue Macaw Coordinator in all aspects of management of three species of Blue Macaw (Hyacinth, Lear’s and Spix’s Macaws):
* Aviary maintenance, planting and design.
* Supervision of Blue Macaw Keepers’ daily routine and food preparation.
* Management of reproductive activity, including bird socializations, surveillance camera observations, maintenance of nest structures and monitoring of eggs and chicks.
* Artificial incubation and hand-rearing activities.
* Supervision of the daily distribution of birds’ medications and routine disease monitoring, as well as assistance in veterinary treatments.
* Supervision and assistance in bird transfers.
* Record-keeping, data collection and data encoding.
* Management of equipment, tools and consumption materials within the Blue Macaw Facilities.
Applicants for the position should fulfill the following requirements:
* Must have experience in captive bird husbandry, particularly with psittacines.
* Good understanding of good bird husbandry, nutrition, disease, ecology and behaviour.
* Knowledge of artificial incubation and hand-rearing techniques.
* Experience in resource management and organization.
* Experience with staff management, training and communication.
* Experience with record-keeping and data collection.
* An understanding of the importance of conservation and a scientific work approach.
* Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and internet as a minimum).
* Fluent oral and written English.
* Flexibility in working hours and an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Working conditions:
* Contract is for 2 years; initial probationary period is 6 months.
* Work schedule is based on 6 days per week.
* Flexible working hours depending on the season.
* 28 days paid holiday per year (4 weeks vacation plus 4 holy days).
* One paid return flight-ticket to “home-airport” per year; initial flight-ticket to AWWP is also paid.
* High temperatures during summer, mild winters and a lot of year round sun.
* Salary is negotiable, depending upon level of expertise and experience.
* Basic accommodation is free at AWWP, including electricity and water.
Please note that applicants may subsequently be requested to provide written answers to relevant questions, as part of the recruitment process.
Go to: http://careers.alwabra.com/index.php/content/view/51/26/
Please submit a cover letter and CV to:
Ryan Watson
Blue Macaw Coordinator
Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation, P.O. Box 44069, Doha, State of Qatar
Fax: +974 471 8707 e-mail: awwp.spix@alwabra.com
For full details please go to http://www.zoonewsdigest.com
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you apply for this post
http://www.geocities.com/peterd482001/ZooNews_Digest.html
Closing Date: 31.10. 2008
Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator
Job Description:
* The Assistant to the Blue Macaw Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Blue Macaw Coordinator in all aspects of management of three species of Blue Macaw (Hyacinth, Lear’s and Spix’s Macaws):
* Aviary maintenance, planting and design.
* Supervision of Blue Macaw Keepers’ daily routine and food preparation.
* Management of reproductive activity, including bird socializations, surveillance camera observations, maintenance of nest structures and monitoring of eggs and chicks.
* Artificial incubation and hand-rearing activities.
* Supervision of the daily distribution of birds’ medications and routine disease monitoring, as well as assistance in veterinary treatments.
* Supervision and assistance in bird transfers.
* Record-keeping, data collection and data encoding.
* Management of equipment, tools and consumption materials within the Blue Macaw Facilities.
Applicants for the position should fulfill the following requirements:
* Must have experience in captive bird husbandry, particularly with psittacines.
* Good understanding of good bird husbandry, nutrition, disease, ecology and behaviour.
* Knowledge of artificial incubation and hand-rearing techniques.
* Experience in resource management and organization.
* Experience with staff management, training and communication.
* Experience with record-keeping and data collection.
* An understanding of the importance of conservation and a scientific work approach.
* Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and internet as a minimum).
* Fluent oral and written English.
* Flexibility in working hours and an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Working conditions:
* Contract is for 2 years; initial probationary period is 6 months.
* Work schedule is based on 6 days per week.
* Flexible working hours depending on the season.
* 28 days paid holiday per year (4 weeks vacation plus 4 holy days).
* One paid return flight-ticket to “home-airport” per year; initial flight-ticket to AWWP is also paid.
* High temperatures during summer, mild winters and a lot of year round sun.
* Salary is negotiable, depending upon level of expertise and experience.
* Basic accommodation is free at AWWP, including electricity and water.
Please note that applicants may subsequently be requested to provide written answers to relevant questions, as part of the recruitment process.
Go to: http://careers.alwabra.com/index.php/content/view/51/26/
Please submit a cover letter and CV to:
Ryan Watson
Blue Macaw Coordinator
Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation, P.O. Box 44069, Doha, State of Qatar
Fax: +974 471 8707 e-mail: awwp.spix@alwabra.com
For full details please go to http://www.zoonewsdigest.com
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you apply for this post
http://www.geocities.com/peterd482001/ZooNews_Digest.html
Thursday, September 11, 2008
ASSISTANT CURATOR – AQUARIUM - BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS
ASSISTANT CURATOR – AQUARIUM - BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Curator in the Aquarium. This is a hands-on managerial position with the post holder being responsible for the daily care of the Zoo’s fish collection as well as carrying out Curatorial duties for the Aquarium.
The successful applicant will have excellent knowledge of fish husbandry and captive breeding and will become part of a 10 person team responsible for the daily care of the Zoo’s collection of fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Some husbandry experience of one of the other taxa mentioned here would be an advantage although is not essential.
The successful applicant will be educated to at least GCSE level, including English and a biological science and hold the City & Guilds Certificate in Zoo Animal Management (or equivalent). The ability to supervise staff and having a general knowledge of the conservation and educational roles of zoos is also desirable.
To apply for this position please send a covering letter giving reason why you are the right candidate for the role and full CV to: Sue Gregory, Head of HR at, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA by Friday 26th September 2008 or E-mail : sgregory@bristolzoo.org.uk
FULL DETAILS OF THIS VACANCY CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE www.bristolzoo.org.uk
For full details please go to http://www.zoonewsdigest.com
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you apply for this post
http://www.geocities.com/peterd482001/ZooNews_Digest.html
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Curator in the Aquarium. This is a hands-on managerial position with the post holder being responsible for the daily care of the Zoo’s fish collection as well as carrying out Curatorial duties for the Aquarium.
The successful applicant will have excellent knowledge of fish husbandry and captive breeding and will become part of a 10 person team responsible for the daily care of the Zoo’s collection of fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Some husbandry experience of one of the other taxa mentioned here would be an advantage although is not essential.
The successful applicant will be educated to at least GCSE level, including English and a biological science and hold the City & Guilds Certificate in Zoo Animal Management (or equivalent). The ability to supervise staff and having a general knowledge of the conservation and educational roles of zoos is also desirable.
To apply for this position please send a covering letter giving reason why you are the right candidate for the role and full CV to: Sue Gregory, Head of HR at, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA by Friday 26th September 2008 or E-mail : sgregory@bristolzoo.org.uk
FULL DETAILS OF THIS VACANCY CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE www.bristolzoo.org.uk
For full details please go to http://www.zoonewsdigest.com
Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you apply for this post
http://www.geocities.com/peterd482001/ZooNews_Digest.html
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