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Assistant Warden Position
Fota Wildlife Park, part of the Zoological Society of Ireland is located on 60 acres at Fota island 10Km east of Cork City. With annual attendance in excess of 390,000 visitors, Fota Wildlife Park is a conservation, education and recreational facility where animals are maintained in open natural habitats. The Wildlife Park has made considerable investment in the past year upgrading its infrastructure and is currently engaged in a program to develop another 27 acres which will focus on Asian animals and plants.
We are currently recruiting two suitably experienced and qualified Assistant Wardens to work as part of our animal team on a one year contract Experience working with varied taxa of Birds, Primates, Herbivores, and Carnivores would be advantageous.
The successful applicant should be highly motivated, working in a team or on their own, with good communication, observation and organisational skills. The position will report directly to the Assistant Head Warden, Head Warden and Operations Manager.
The successful candidate should be qualified in an appropriate animal, biological or conservation discipline and have more than 6 months working experience in wild animal husbandry.
We offer the opportunity to work in an exciting environment and to assist with the conservation of many of the world's rare and endangered species. Salary and other terms and conditions of employment will be discussed with suitable candidates
Application should be sent Attn:
Operations Manager, Fota Wildlife Park, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, Ireland or operations@fotawildlife.ie and closing date for receipt of applications is 15th February 2012.
Talks Presenter/Animal Patrol / Ecology Demonstrators
Fota Wildlife Park is seeking appropriate candidates for the positions of Talks Presenters/Animal Patrol team as well as practical field ecology demonstrators. Applicants must be qualified to third level standard in the area of zoology/environmental science or botany. Applications will not be considered without one of the above qualifications. A fluency in English is essential.
Skills Required
Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills are an essential requirement for positions advertised. Previous teaching experience is desirable.Requirements:
Third Level - Applicants must be qualified to third level standard in the area of zoology / environmental science / botany. Applications will not be considered without one of the above qualifications. A fluency in english is essential.
Other - Previous teaching experience would be an advantage.Apply:
All applications must be forwarded by email only to: education@fotawildlife.ie Canvassing will disqualify.
