Facility
Oregon Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
The Oregon Zoo is pleased to be recruiting for a General Curator – Animal Care & Conservation. This position leads a progressive team of animal care and conservation professionals, maximizing opportunities for animals to thrive, both in the Zoo and in the wild. The General Curator (GC) provides strategic direction and best practices for animal care and conservation, including responsibilities for developing, implementing and evaluating the administrative, operational and planning functions of the animal care (Curator and Animal Care staff) and conservation programs within Oregon Zoo’s Care, Connection & Conservation department. Specifically, the GC is responsible for: leading collaborative collection planning; exhibit design and modification; directing, supervising, training and evaluating the work of the Curators; ensuring appropriate development, training and evaluation of animal care staff; directing and developing the Zoo’s field conservation programs; and integrating animal care efforts with the Zoo’s conservation and education goals.
This position exercises independent judgment within established guidelines and policies, under the direction of the Zoo’s Deputy Director – Care, Connection & Conservation.
At the Oregon Zoo, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Education and Pre-requisites
• Five years progressively responsible experience in directing, managing and supervising an animal care program in an AZA accredited facility, and
• Two years project management experience in an animal care program in a zoo or related facility, and
• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, zoology or related field; or
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.
• Master’s degree in Biology, Anthropology, Zoology, Animal Science or related field preferred.
• Experience with endangered species management, conservation and research practices, including: husbandry, study design and methodology, data collection, analysis and documentation preferred.
Compensation and benefits
Initial salary placement will be commensurate with experience
Salary: $97,509.00 – $138,505.00 annually
Full benefits package
Application instructions
Application requirements
1) Electronic application, 2) answer to supplemental questions, 3) resume and 4) cover letter describing your qualifications as they relate to the duties of this position.
To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center. Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.