Facility
Minnesota Zoological Garden
Closing Date
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Description
The Minnesota Zoo is seeking a Director of Animal Collections, as our General Curator, to lead our animal care department and represent the Zoo on local, national, and international animal care initiatives in support of our mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. The position is a key member of the animal care, health and conservation division leadership team and is accountable for progressing the Zoo’s strategic priorities in animal care and welfare, conservation, nature education, and diversity and inclusion.
Education and Pre-requisites
The qualified candidate will have an advanced degree in a related discipline AND seven years animal care experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) AND five years of experience in an animal management position overseeing supervisory staff in an accredited AZA or equivalent organization.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range for the position is $78,195 – $112,501/annualized.
Application instructions
To learn more about this position or to apply, please click on the following link: Director of Animal Collections or go to http://www.mn.gov/careers and search for job #51064. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email renee.schmitt@state.mn.us. If you need assistance applying, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.