 Committed To
Conservation
Education Officer / Animal Presenter (Six month contract - paid at minimum wage) Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is one of Europe’s leading animal collections. We are committed to conservation breeding and in situ reintroduction and support projects. Currently we are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident person to help undertake our expanding educational commitments. This is a temporary contract running for a six month period and there is a possibility of the job role becoming permanent. Duties of the role include presenting scheduled educational talks to our visitors; presenting educational talks to school groups and bespoke groups; to man the education centre; to provide guided walks with small groups; to co-ordinate our Junior Ranger scheme and on occasion to engage in our outreach programme which provides educational talks at various external venues. Ideally, the candidate will have previous experience working in an educational role gained in an established learning/educational faculty as experience in presenting talks to the public is essential. You will also need a good knowledge of exotic wild life and global animal conservation issues. We are looking for a proactive individual with good proven people skills who is a confident and accomplished public speaker. You will be keen to get involved in developing and expanding the remit of the education department. The role is based at Howletts Park but the successful candidate will be required to work at our sister park, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park as required so candidates must have a full valid driving license and their own transport. Working 40 hours per week on a five day rota basis, candidates must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays. A full job specification is available on request. To apply; please send us your CV and a covering letter, stating the job applied for to: Helen Dallimore-Jones, Human Resources Manager, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr Hythe, Kent. CT21 4PD. E-mail: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org
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