Job Postings

General Manager

Facility

Wild Animal Safari

Closing Date
December 24, 2019
Description

Suitable candidates will be responsible for the daily oversight of a working zoo facility. Position reports to the company president and board of directors. We are a for profit facility located in rural Georgia. Our facility is a drug free work environment requiring a clean pre-employment drug screen as well as random screens. Criminal background check may be required. Duties include staffing and management of 25-40 employees performing various jobs.
Responsible for:
Customer service with the public.
Opening and closing of the physical facilities.
Accounting functions for daily sales and income.
Coordination of group sales and visits.
Working with veterinary staff and keepers to ensure the health of animals.
Oversees maintenance and construction projects.
This is a full time, salaried position requiring approximately 45 hours per week average involving after hours duties on occasion with weekend and holiday work (facility open year round).
Various other duties as needed.

Education and Pre-requisites

4 Year degree in Business Management or related fields preferred.
Background in Biology, Zoology, or Animal Husbandry a plus.
Minimum 5 years management experience.
Experience working with/around exotic animals.
Computer experience with Excel and Word and excellent communication skills.
Job involves working under varied climate conditions as a portion of the job duties will be performed outside at all times of the year.
Applicants must be able to perform physical duties such as frequent lifting of 50+lbs.
Knowledge of/experience with Clover systems a plus.
Knowledge of USDA requirements for operating zoo facilities necessary.
Clean driving record.
Proficiency with firearms and remote drug delivery devices also a plus.
Experience with tractor operation and heavy equipment.

Compensation and benefits

Salaried compensation based on experience (salary plus bonus).
Health insurance available.
Paid vacation leave after 1 year of employment.

Application instructions

Qualified applicants please submit resume with cover letter and references to Attention HR Email address : pmsafari@mindspring.com