Zoological Society of London (ZSL) · 3 hours ago
Intern Pysgotwr Ifanc Prosiect SIARC / Project SIARC Young Fisher Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
£12.60/hr - £12.60/hr
Start in 2025 Spring
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Responsibilities
To create an opportunity for someone looking to further develop a diverse range of skills relevant to fishing heritage, the wider maritime sector and scientific techniques
To introduce the successful candidate to the diversity of opportunities which the maritime sector encompasses
To address barriers faced by individuals looking to develop their future careers and further develop their employability, relevant to the maritime sector in Wales
To facilitate two-way knowledge exchange between the intern and established industry professionals
To create an opportunity for intergenerational learning within the maritime sector in Wales
Qualification
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Required
Willingness to learn Welsh and work in a bilingual team
Some form of sea-going experience
Interested in developing a career in the maritime sector
Committed to spending extensive time out at sea
Can demonstrate determination, initiative and resilience
Keen to seek, develop and take responsibility for own additional opportunities
Strong commitment to creating a culture that lives ZSL values and commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity (collaborative, inspiring, inclusive, innovative, impactful, and ethical) and upholding FAIRER programme values (Fair, accountable, Inclusive, Respectful, Ethical, Responsible) and Project SIARCs inclusive conservation approach
Can comply with and promote Health and Safety policies and procedures
Able to travel independently and have your own form of transportation
Willingness to communicate openly, provide and receive feedback
Preferred
Extensive lived experience of Wales
Lived experience and understanding of working or living in the counties of Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey
Experience of working on a boat
Be able to understand or speak Welsh
Demonstrable coastal connection
Interest or experience in communicating with a variety of audiences e.g. social media, presentations and talks
Benefits
Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
Flexible working - talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
Holidays - 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
Wellbeing - access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance - eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
Complimentary tickets - annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
Family friendly policies - we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
Company
Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
As the original science-driven conservation organisation, we’re working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.
Founded in 1826
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Cawthra
Head Of Finance
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