Dublin Zoo
Ireland
Closing date for applications is: 21st Mar 2024
DUBLIN ZOO holds the prestigious position of being ‘Ireland’s leading Fee-Paying Family Attraction’ welcoming in excess of 1.1 million visitors each year.
Our purpose is to save wildlife and inspire a passion for nature – one person, one family at a time.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic Community Engagement Officer to work within our busy and well-established Discovery & Learning Department to support Dublin Zoo in reaching its conservation education strategic objectives.
They will be involved in developing and delivering the Community Engagement Programme. This includes developing a community and public engagement framework, leading a seasonal public engagement team, and seeking out opportunities to grow our community engagement work. A key part of this role is to develop and lead social action campaigns for our visitors and community as part of a cross-department committee.
The successful candidate must have education to degree level or demonstrable equivalent critical skills based on previous experience of working within community/social science/zoo setting. Experience or study of a relevant subject such as social science, psychology, museum studies, or in an educational or communication discipline would be advantageous.
They must have an excellent knowledge of zoos, global conservation, sustainable development, and natural history.
The right candidate will show excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence, enthuse, and engage others, with the ability to work effectively under their own initiative, as part of a team, and to work under pressure with a positive attitude. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
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The closing date for applications is Thursday 21st March. A full job description will be made available to all candidates shortlisted for interview.
Dublin Zoo is an equal opportunities employer.
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