Browse & Forage Program Lead

State of North Carolina; Asheboro (NC); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC is seeking a Browse and Forage Coordinator to lead the program that supplies nutritionally appropriate browse to the animal collection. You will oversee harvesting, preservation, and distribution, while guiding staff and coordinating with Nutrition, Veterinary Services, and Horticulture.

The role emphasizes safety, sustainability, and animal welfare, with opportunities for professional engagement and innovation in browse management practices.

Formación

• Associate's degree in horticultural or related field and up to three years of landscape/grounds experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Knowledge of browse identification and sustainable harvesting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Browse and Forage Program, overseeing harvesting, procurement, preservation, storage, quality control, and distribution.
• Supervise staff, interns, volunteers, and seasonal employees, promoting safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Nutrition, Veterinary Services, Horticulture, and Animal Care to support nutrition and enrichment.
• Coordinate year‑round browse production and availability with gardens, harvesting, preservation, and vendor relationships.
• Manage program resources including budgets, equipment, inventories, and relationships with partners.

Conocimientos

Browse identification

Plant toxicology

Sustainable harvesting

Forage preservation

Animal nutrition

Educación

Associate’s degree in horticultural or related field

Experience in landscape plans and grounds maintenance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Descripción del empleo

North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC is seeking a Browse and Forage Coordinator to lead the program that supplies nutritionally appropriate browse to the animal collection. You will oversee harvesting, preservation, and distribution, while guiding staff and coordinating with Nutrition, Veterinary Services, and Horticulture.

The role emphasizes safety, sustainability, and animal welfare, with opportunities for professional engagement and innovation in browse management practices.