Job Summary

The Fauna Conservation Department is looking for an assistant to join our Project Team during a busy period of the year (June to September). The temporary contract role provides a great opportunity to gain experience with animal care and conservation work and will include supporting the Project Team with the daily work-flow operations. Duties and attendance will include (but are not limited to):

• Work from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Five-day work week
• Weekend and public holiday attendance may be required.
• General captive care of turtles that are part of an ex-situ conservation project, including facility management and diet preparation and presentation.
• Assisting with the Wild Snake Rescue Project. Including assistance with the processing, data collection and re-release of wild stray snakes.
• Assisting with maintenance of the natural history specimen collection.
• Assisting with data entry.
• Assistance with basic facility care.

Job Requirements

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of KFBG.
• Previous related experience with animals, with hands-on experience in animal husbandry preferred.
• A qualification in biological science, animal husbandry or related subjects will be an advantage.
• Preferably bilingual in both written and spoken Cantonese and English, Mandarin will be an advantage.
• Physically fit to work in an outdoor environment and in adverse weather.
• Able to work independently and also work in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Honest, responsible and friendly.  

Application Method

Interested parties, please send your C.V. and a cover letter indicating your experience and why you would like to help with the project work to pnc@kfbg.org (Please specify applying for Fauna Conservation Department – Temporary Project Assistant).

For any enquiries, please contact Ms Ho at 2483 7136.