Are you someone who wants to work in a natural environment? This is a rare opportunity for you!
Penang Butterfly Farm, the World’s 1st Tropical Live Butterfly & Insect Sanctuary which consists of a team of people who loves nature, butterflies and insects has been spreading the conservation message through their sustainability efforts, awareness and educational activities. This year, we are expanding and opening our door of opportunity to young, dynamic and nature-oriented individuals to grow with us.
Educationist
Requirements:
* Diploma or Degree in Education, Mass Communication, Journalism or Broadcasting or equivalent. Fresh graduates can be considered.
* Possess gift of persuasive and creative writing, plus flexibility in preparing texts to suit the requirements of given situation.
* Possess strong creativity, independent and resourceful.
* Must be committed, responsible and a team player.
* Knowledge/experience in photography would be an added advantage
* Education / teaching experience and fluent in Mandarin would be an added advantage
Responsibilities:
* Able to research and write articles plus create informational catalogues and pamphlets
* Support the website and blog by contributing relevant articles
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Graphic & Web Designer
Requirements:
* Possess a minimum Diploma or Degree in Graphic/Multimedia/Design/Advertising or equivalent.
* Posses artistic and illustrative skill
* Possess strong creativity, graphic knowledge and skills of the Adobe Suite tools, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash & etc.
* Must be creative, independent and resourceful
* Must be committed, responsible and a team player
* Knowledge of web programming (ASP, PHP, ActionScript, etc) is an advantage
Responsibilities
* To support in website designing, updating and maintenance
* To support in designing graphics for projects to all the departments such as flyer, banner, signage, posters, packaging, promotional items, menu, form, tags, illustration, mascot, icon, jpeg for website
* To support in branding, conceptualising, decoration and visual improvements in the farm
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Marketing and Promotions Executive
Requirements:
* Major in Marketing, Mass Communications, Advertising/Media, Hospitality/Tourism or equivalent.
* At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field.
* Good command of both written and spoken English and Mandarin.
* Driven, resourceful, able to think innovatively, and are focused on delivering results.
* Possess a high degree of initiative, drive and commitment with good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, warm personality and ‘can do’ attitude.
* A team player, able to multi-task and work independently.
* Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office (Words, Excel and Power Point)
* Possess good negotiation and follow up skill.
* Understand basic business and management principles.
* Possess own transport.
Responsibilities:
* To liaise and coordinate with travel agencies, hotels and other entities on activities & promotions.
* To handle and coordinate all incoming rate enquiries.
* To assist in liaison with advertising media, agencies, press and other business partners to ensure all procedures are within the requirements of the Company.
* To assist in formulation, planning and execution of new marketing plans such as new event launches and promotions.
* To coordinate events, marketing & promotion activities for the company according to plan and strategies while meeting deadlines by working with various departments and provide necessary support to effectively achieve goals and targets.
* To assist in handling tourists/visitors complaints.
* To prepare monthly reports.
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IT Support Officer
Requirements:
* Diploma in IT or with relevant Experience
* At least 1 or 2 years working experiences in supporting a network and server environment
Responsibilities:
* Provide full IT support, including maintenance and setup of computer hardware and software, server and network
* Liaising with suppliers for purchasing and customising of hardware and software
* Responsible for reporting and tagging of all IT equipments.
* Providing IT technical assistance to users
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Café Supervisor
Requirements:-
* Diploma or Degree in Business / Marketing / Tourism
* Minimum SPM or Diploma in Food & Beverage Service Management/ Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management or equivalent.
* Minimal experiences in staff management/ supervision skills and inventory control.
* At least 1 years retail or restaurant or hospitality management experience
* Effective interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills and ability
* Multi-language speaking and writing, especially Chinese and English
Responsibilities:-
* To supervise daily operations of the Cafe
* Take order, serve and clean up
* Prepare beverage and side orders
* Periodic stock check and procurement for kitchen operation
* Interact with customers and ascertain feedback on level of food quality and service
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Nature Specialist
Job Requirements:
The applicant should be someone who likes nature and able to share the topic with farm visitors
* Must be able to converse well in English.
* Additional spoken languages will be an added advantage (Arabic / Mandarin / Bahasa Malaysia/ Japanese)
* School leavers / Retirees / SPM / Diploma holders are welcome
* Knowledge in nature, butterflies, insects, plants and related topics are an added advantage
* Able to handle creepy crawlies, insects and reptiles
* Able to speak confidently and lead visitor groups
* Pleasant personality
Job Responsibilities:
* To give educational tours and guidance to all visitors of the farm
* To assist in daily Showtime and educational programmes
* To assist in projects, events and other nature related activities
* On-job training will be provided
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For all positions, interested candidates are invited to email their resume to recruitment@butterfly-insect.com or mail to the address below:-
Penang Butterfly Farm
No. 830, Jalan Teluk Bahang
11050 Penang
Alternatively, you may call Ms Teoh at 04-8851253 to arrange for an interview.
Closing date: 31st August 2010
