Seasonal Presenters

 

 

Seasonal Presenters

Opened in 1971 Knowsley Safari Park is one of the biggest and best safari parks in the UK. Knowsley Safari Park now has a five mile safari drive with lions, tiger, white rhino and our infamous troop of olive baboons. The park also has a large walkaround area offering close up views of elephants, giraffe, meerkats otters and many more animals.

We are currently recruiting for Presenters who have a talent for informing and inspiring our visitors to work alongside our Education Department. You will work from 11:30 until 15:30 engaging with, and performing to, our visitors in both a one-to-one capacity and group presentations

You will be confident and enthusiastic as well as hold a keen interest in wildlife and conservation. You will receive full support in learning new material and assistance in developing your presenting style. Experience of working with children is desirable, however the confidence and ability to engage with people of all ages is most important.

The contract will start on 16 March 13 for a week of induction and training, with presentations starting on 23 March 13 and will run through to the end of October half term. Flexibility is required as the successful candidates will be required to work weekends and bank holidays. The rate of pay will be £6.50 per hour.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, outlining why you feel you are right for the job, to recruitment@knowsley.com clearly stating the job title in the subject line of your email. 

 

 

The closing date for applications is Sun 17 Feb 13 with interviews (including presentations) likely to be held week commencing 25 Feb 13. 

 

 

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Seasonal Presenters

Seasonal Presenters

£8.97 per hour, inclusive of allowance

Various daytime or evening shifts available

At ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, we receive hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, many of whom are families, children and school groups. We are looking for Presenters to enthrall, engage and interact with our key audiences through our fantastic range of daily live events and through hosting the popular new Lookout Lodge camping experience.

We are passionate about our animals and you will have a talent for inspiring that same passion in our visitors. You will use your advanced communications skills to engage visitors in one-to-one discussions, lead groups in interactive workshops and tours, or perform to large audiences of all ages.

We understand that our visitors can be as varied as the amazing animals we have at ZSL and our Presenters are just as confident interacting with our youngest first time visitors as with our lifetime supporters. Your days will be spent helping visitors get the most out of our exhibits, by leading and presenting a range of public events to inspire, entertain and educate our audiences about the varied work of the ZSL.

You will receive full support to learn new material and develop your presenting style. Experience of working with children is essential, ideally in an informal learning context. A full driving licence and first aid qualification are desirable.

Part time shifts available for either daytime or evening work. You must be available to start in March with contracts ending in late September or late October. Applicants will need to be flexible as weekend working is required.

Please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability to: HR Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF or email wzhr@zsl.org

Closing date for applications: Sunday 17^th February

Interviews will take place on: Tuesday 26^th February

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Seasonal Presenters – Zoo Live team

 

 

Seasonal Presenters – Zoo Live team

 

£10.08 per hour, inclusive of allowances

 

At ZSL London Zoo, we receive over a million visitors every year, many of whom are families, children and school groups. We are looking for Presenters to enthrall, engage and interact with our key audiences through our fantastic range of live events for 2013.

 

We are passionate about our animals and you will have a talent for inspiring that same passion in our visitors. You will use your advanced communications skills to engage visitors in one-to-one discussions, lead groups in interactive workshops, or give talks to large audiences of all ages.

 

We understand that our visitors can be as varied as the amazing animals we have at ZSL and our Presenters are just as confident interacting with our youngest first time visitors as with our lifetime supporters.

 

You will receive full support to learn new material and develop your presenting style. Experience of working with children is essential, ideally in an informal learning context.

 

Part time Seasonal work is available from early March until the beginning of September 2013.  Applicants will need to be flexible as weekend working is required.

 

Please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability to: HR Department, Zoological Society of London, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY or email hr@zsl.org 

 

Interviews will take place on: 12^th February 2013

 

Closing date for applications:  30th January 2013

Registered Charity in England and Wales Number: 208728

 

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