Facility
Virginia Safari Park
Closing Date
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Description
This ZAA Accredited Institution is seeking a new Director. Virginia Safari Park is a 180-acre drive-through zoo that offers a wide variety of animals, with the main focus on the Safari and hoofed stock collection, but also features a walk-through section with large cats, primates, birds and reptiles. We are also a breeding facility, and take pride and care in producing only the highest quality of specimens.
The position entails overseeing all departments and managers: Operations, Animal Care, Guest Services and accompanying staff. Total staff averages 12-30 depending upon the season. Must also be able to assist in the planning for overall progress and growth, and be able to effectively communicate such plans with both corporate management and facility staff. The Director must be aggressive in attention to detail and notice changes as they are needed. As per company policy, all directors will be required to learn, and be able to capably operate, any section of the zoo. This position reports directly to the CEO/Corporate Director.
We are a non-smoking facility.
Education and Pre-requisites
~Experience in a similar type facility will get preference.
~Show a consistent history of professional growth, along with upper management ~Experience in a zoological setting, whether public or private facility.
~A minimum of 10 years total experience preferred.
~A BS or higher degree in one of the animal sciences preferred, although extensive ~Experience in zoos and a business background may be acceptable.
~The ability to routinely work long hours as required to effectively delegate and lead the zoo team.
~Be fit enough to be an effective and active member of the facility.
~No visible tattoos.
~Understand, assist with preparations, and follow annual budgets
~Some experience with ZIMS or record-keeping helpful.
~Uphold and enhance all standards of animal care.
Compensation and benefits
Excellent salary including paid sick, vacation time, health insurance options, 401k.
Application instructions
Please send resumes to Eric Mogensen, CEO/Corporate Director: emogensen@virginiasafaripark.com