Description
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's Discovery and Learning department are looking for a practical learning officer to join our team. It is a full time, fixed term post until 31st December 2012.
The practical learning officer will play a key role in delivering ZSL's learning strategy and in doing so achieve the Society's mission to raise awareness and inform visitors and other audiences about animals and their habitats and associated conservation issues
A major remit for this position is to plan and deliver six ZSL Zoo Academy courses during 2012. ZSL Zoo Academy is a practical course aimed at 15-17 year olds wishing to pursue a career with animals. You will support the students in practical work within the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as well as teaching theory sessions about husbandry, welfare and aspects of conservation. You will also be responsible for planning and liaising with the animal department and ensuring safe working practice at all times. Additional practical programmes delivery for other audiences will be also required.
The role will also involve delivering some live interpretation events at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. You will assist the explainers in providing interpretation experiences throughout the day on a variety of topics within the zoo. Effective presentation skills are required to ensure these events achieve the educational and visitor enjoyment targets set by the ZSL. In addition, you will assist the education officers in the delivery of some formal learning sessions and activities to the wide range of audiences that attend ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as part of an education visit.
Applicants should send their CV and a covering letter detailing relevant experience and skills by email.