Facility
ZooWorld Zoological Park
Closing Date
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Description
ZooWorld Zoological Park is seeking 1 career focused individual to run their animal care department.
It is our mission to enrich the lives of our animals, our team members and our guests through memorable and meaningful experiences. If you are looking for a meaningful next step in your career, this may be it!
Job duties may include:
~Hiring, oversight and manage of the animal care and education staff.
~Oversight of the small and highly exclusive volunteer team.
~Liaising with the veterinary care team, nutritionists, government oversight organizations, other zoological facilities and zoological professionals and inhouse department leaders to ensure the best care for the animal collection and the best opportunities for the animal care team.
~Coordination of transports
~Maintenance of animal records
~Daily observation of the animal collection
~Assisting the animal care team with daily duties as needed
~Development of animal care team initiatives, training and professional development to ensure team members are always progressing in their careers
~Participation in weekly staff and leadership meetings as well as monthly departmental meetings
ZooWorld is a small 5 acre park with a wide range of species. Our focus on in-house educational programming, exceptional customer experience and conservation. ZooWorld is a ZAA accredited facility.
Education and Pre-requisites
~Bachelors degree in a related field
~5 years in a zoological setting
~Demonstrable leadership skills (this does not have to be in a zoological setting)
You must be accustom to working outside and be able to do the work of a zookeeper when necessary. The person filling this position will be expected to be standing or walking a good portion of their day. This is an interactive position and success will include check ins with staff, park guests, animal observations and department leaders several times a day.
Compensation and benefits
ZooWorld Zoological Park offers semi-annual bonuses based on team successes, 401K with matching, profit sharing, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, conference travel and attendance, uniform allowance, monthly moral boosting activities and a really awesome Christmas party!
Compensation is commensurate with experience
Application instructions
Email resume and cover letter to:
Kayte@ZooWorldpcb.com