Assistant Director, Population Management Center

Lincoln Park Zoo; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free admission to Chicago cultural机构.

Free on-site parking

Discounts on events and attractions

Quarterly staff events and LPZooU

Health Savings Account contribution

Outdoor/green spaces and wildlife

Job summary

Lincoln Park Zoo is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the Population Management Center (PMC) and guide science-based population management across AZA programs such as SSPs, SAFE, and Studbooks. You will supervise the PMC team, oversee software tools, and collaborate with internal and external partners.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. Willingness to travel and participate in zoo events is expected, with a hybrid Chicago-based schedule.

Qualifications

• We welcome applications with a master's degree as well as management professionals with relevant zoo, aquarium, conservation, population management, or any other relevant experience.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers is preferred.
• Interest in science administration and population management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Population Management Center (PMC) team and operations.
• Provide strategic direction and oversee SSPs, SAFE, Studbooks, and related programs.
• Collaborate with AZA committees, partners, and internal Lincoln Park Zoo teams.
• Represent PMC and LPZ at meetings and conferences; travel as needed.
• Support software development and data analysis for population management.
• Mentor interns, staff, and volunteers; participate in strategic planning.

Skills

Population management

Staff supervision

Project management

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ZIMS for Studbooks

PMx

PMCTrack

Microsoft Office

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Job description

Lincoln Park Zoo is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the Population Management Center (PMC) and guide science-based population management across AZA programs such as SSPs, SAFE, and Studbooks. You will supervise the PMC team, oversee software tools, and collaborate with internal and external partners.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. Willingness to travel and participate in zoo events is expected, with a hybrid Chicago-based schedule.