Facility
Oregon Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Application deadline: April 15, 2015 at 5 p.m. PDT
The General Curator is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the administrative, operational and planning functions of the animal care (curator & keeper staff) program/section of the living collections division. Provides strategic direction and planning, ensuring operations of the animal care section meet the operational needs and strategic goals of the living collections division and the Oregon Zoo. Also responsible for leading collaborative collection planning, exhibit design, directing, developing, supervising, training and evaluating the work of the animal curators and ensuring the same for animal care staff. Integrates animal care efforts into the zoo’s education and conservation goals. This position exercises independent judgment within established guidelines and policies and direction from the zoo’s deputy director of living collections.
About the Oregon Zoo
Owned and operated by Metro Regional Government, the Oregon Zoo has an annual attendance of over 1.6 million visitors. The zoo located along the MAX light rail line, just minutes from downtown Portland, is highly regarded nationally, regionally and locally. The Oregon Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals representing 279 species of amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates and mammals.
It’s an exciting time at the zoo! The passage of a voter supported bond measure is allowing us to design and build new exhibits for elephants, primates, polar bears, rhinos and a new conservation education facility. The new master plan includes a strong focus on water and energy conservation, dynamic animal collection opportunities and improved sustainability of all zoo operations.
For more information about the Oregon Zoo visit www.oregonzoo.org
Education and Pre-requisites
Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, zoology or related field, and five years progressive experience demonstrable record of directing, managing and supervising an animal care program in a zoo or related facility; or any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.
Compensation and benefits
$89,821 – $127,585 annually
Application instructions
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.