Animal Conservation Jobs
People interested in preserving endangered wildlife and the environment may seek employment at an animal preservation site. Such jobs can be outdoors engaged in park service, in zoos as exhibit associates, or in the courtroom or elected official offices as litigators or outreach coordinators. Animal conservation employees do their best to preserve dwindling animal species as well as developing and maintaining safe wildlife habitats.
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Children's Zoo Associate
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People seek employment as children's zoo associates to teach the public about the animals on display. The associate provides information concerning the animal's natural habitat, feeding habits and population statistics. Children's zoo associates maintain the exhibit for guests and animals by ensuring safety, security and cleanliness. Other job duties include enforcing zoo rules, assisting in exhibit projects and observing the animals for health concerns. The employee needs basic experience in customer service orientation and an outgoing nature.
Regional Outreach Coordinator
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Outreach coordinators are involved in regional grassroots conservation efforts to develop campaigns for preserving wildlife and combating global warming. Regional outreach coordinators engage in lobbying elected officials, creating media outreach and planning advocacy campaigns toward animal conservation. An experienced coordinator needs a college degree and five years of media outreach, activist recruitment or other related experience, according to the National Wildlife Federation. The coordinator should also have public speaking and writing abilities.
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Curator of Animals
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A curator engages in many job functions, such as managing animal exhibits, plant collections and zoo grounds. A curator of animals directs conservation projects along with scientific research papers concerning exotic animals' captivity. The responsibility of a curator of animals also include humane programs, records oversight and specimen acquisition. Employment in this job position requires the person to have a valid driver's license and an advanced degree in a related field.
Conservation Litigation Director
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A person who possesses a law degree and 10 years of experience in conservation litigation can become a litigation director to support animal conservation advocacy campaigns. The conservation litigation director builds cases to advance conservation efforts and agendas, safeguards nature for animals and people, and addresses global warming issues. A conservation litigation director also recruits other attorneys for donations and fundraising efforts and establishes outreach programs with conservation groups.
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