Thu 11 – Sat 13 March 2021
Have you always dreamed of working in conservation, but don’t know where to start? We know things have been different this past year, but 2020 has made us more determined than EVER to leave a conservation LEGACY for generations to come.
If you’re aged 14+ and want to know how you can leave your mark on the world as a conservationist, then join us for three jam packed days of conservation careers information and advice, to help you find your perfect future role!
We want to open up a world of possibilities, showing you all the ways you can work to protect and care for our planet, and the precious species that live on it. You’ll discover just how BIG the world of conservation is and the many varied and exciting careers that all play an important role in preventing extinction,
During the three day event, there will be tonnes of ways you can get involved, with taster workshops, short webinars and panel sessions from people in roles all across Chester Zoo; hearing first hand from our experts who will give you an insight into the different career paths you can take that contribute to conservation.
DAY 2
Bitesize workshops
Price: £10
- Studbook Workshop
10am – 11am
- Project Management Workshop
11am – 12pm
- Narratives and Social Media
2pm – 3pm
These workshops are suitable for those 18 years and above.
panels
A 30 minute session full of insight and discussions.
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PhDs in Conservation & Science – sold out
10am – 10:30am
career pathways WEBINARS
Price: Free
These short 20 minute webinars will explore the career paths of some of the zoo experts. Register below…
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Conservation Scientists – sold out
11am – 11:20am
- Fundraising
11:30am – 11:50am -
Field programme coordinator (UK and site ecology) – sold out
1pm – 1:20pm
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Exhibits and Interpretation – sold out
1:30pm – 1:50pm
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Keeper – Aquarium – SOLD OUT
2pm – 2:20pm
- Marketing
2:30 – 2:50
DAY 3
Bitesize workshops
Price: £10
(14-17 years)
- Interview Skills, CV and Cover letters
10am – 11am - Science at Chester Zoo
11am – 12pm - Conservation Marketing and Branding
1pm – 2pm
panels
A 30 minute session full of insight and discussions.
- Meet our Youth Board- getting involved in conservation
2pm – 2:30pm
Price: FREE
career pathways WEBINARS
PRICE: FREE
These short 20 minute webinars will explore the career paths of some of the zoo experts. Register below…
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Conservation Education – sold out
10am – 10:20am
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Animal Curator – Deputy Curator of Lower Vertebrates & Invertebrates – sold out
11am – 11:20am
- Volunteer Officer
11:30am – 11:50am - Animal Supplies
1:30pm – 1:50pm -
Lab Technician – SOLD OUT
2pm – 2:20pm
- Digital Learning
2:30 – 2:50
Take a look at our range of resources focussing on careers in conservation, here
Hear what it’s really like to work for a CONSERVATION charity – and what makes chester zoo so special!
Read the great personal memories from our staff – past and present! – that make up our precious shared history of the zoo.