Facility
Dickerson Park Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Dickerson Park Zoo is looking for an experienced, progressive, and passionate leader to join the team. This position will work as the second in command, just under the Director of the Zoo.
The Dickerson Park Zoo is an AZA-accredited facility, and experience managing operations in a zoo environment with this designation is preferred. Our Zoo has high standards and is focused on responsible animal welfare and progressive conservation practices! The Superintendent position will be responsible for managing assigned operational staff, and should have experience with managing related facilities and work groups.
The Zoo leadership team is responsible for administration of the Friends of the Zoo (FOZ) partner group. Experience with related areas such as development, fundraising, event management, grant management, educational programs, and working with and around an executive Board is preferred.
The Zoo has robust internship and volunteer programs. Working with and around volunteers and interns is also a plus.
Above all, the right candidate will have demonstrated outstanding experience leading staff. Inclusive, collaborative, and action-oriented leadership is a must.
Education and Pre-requisites
-Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology or a related field;
-Five years of professional work experience in a marine, zoological park, or related environment, of which at least two years has been in a responsible supervisory capacity.
Compensation and benefits
$58,697.60 – $91,312.00 Annually
Benefits include:
Generous paid leave
Paid pension retirement
Paid health insurance
and MUCH MORE: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/4873/Benefits-Perks
Application instructions
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldmo/jobs/3749175/superintendent-of-the-zoo