Facility
Wolf Park
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Overall, the Wolf Park Head Curator will manage and implement a system that:
Ensures a high level of animal care and welfare.
Educates visitors, staff, and volunteers about the species at Wolf Park.
Implements conservation practices and messages into scope of work.
Reflects current trends and practices in the zoological field.
Animal Care
Creates a comprehensive animal care plan for the species at Wolf Park and ensures proper care is given and documented and in compliance with all applicable standards.
Maintains exhibits.
Develops and manages behavioral conditioning and enrichment plans.
Oversees clearances/ back-ups.
Reviews, creates, maintains and provides oversight for policies, procedures, and protocols related to animal care and handling.
Education
Works with program staff to implement and present on-site programs such as tours, seminars, handling demonstrations, and other specialized presentations.
Presents off-site programs when needed.
Reviews park signage and publications for accuracy.
Writes blog posts, social media posts, and newsletter articles.
Research
Works with outside researchers as needed based on the project.
May be involved in on-site research and writing for publications and articles.
Operational
Works with the Executive Director on an annual budget.
Provides training to interns, volunteers, and keepers on animal care and education programs.
Evaluates supervised individuals regularly.
Strategic
Conducts initial SWOT Analysis of current Animal Care practices.
Develops an on-going system of oversight to Animal Care programs.
Works with Executive Director to assess Animal Care staffing plans and create an Animal Care organizational chart and division of duties.
Creates quality assurance plans for Animal Care operations.
Works with Executive Director to create strategic plans for:
Capital improvements related to animal care (i.e. enclosures)
Accreditation
Animal/ species procurement
Education and Pre-requisites
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience with free contact of captive large carnivores required. Experience with positive reinforcement, science-based training methods, and applied behavior analysis. Strong writing and public speaking skills necessary. Senior management experience, including supervision of subordinates and development of new programs, required.
Compensation and benefits
Salary: $41,700 – $44,900 per year. Benefits include health insurance, group life insurance, retirement savings matching program, and paid time off.
Application instructions
To apply: Email cover letter, resume, and at least three references to jobs@wolfpark.org. References should include at least one employer.