Primate Wildlife Care Manager - Full Time - San Diego Zoo

Association Of Zoos & Aquariums; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Primate Wildlife Care Manager to lead a team at a renowned zoo. This exciting role involves managing animal care staff, ensuring the welfare of a diverse primate collection, and implementing best practices in husbandry. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with exotic animals and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. Join a passionate team committed to animal welfare and conservation while enjoying unique perks like free admission to the zoo and wellness programs. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in wildlife care, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo

Family Passes

Complimentary Tickets

Local and In-House Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on exotic animal care experience required.
• 4+ years managing a wildlife care department in an AZA accredited zoo.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wildlife care staff, ensuring high standards of animal welfare.
• Develop and implement husbandry management policies and training.

Skills

Animal Welfare Standards Knowledge

Exotic Animal Management

Taxonomic Knowledge

Habitat Design and Maintenance

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Zoology

Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science

Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management

Job description

Primate Wildlife Care Manager - Full Time - San Diego Zoo

Responsible for assigned wildlife care staff including, but not limited to, hiring, performance management, coaching and counseling and terminations.

Evaluates, adjusts, and coordinates husbandry standards and techniques applied to an assigned animal collection according to a zoological master plan.

Frequently inspects and observes assigned collection for overall health and welfare including ensuring dietary requirement standards are met.

Under direction develops, coordinates, guides, and recommends taxa specific husbandry management policies, training regimens and procedures for ambassador animals and interactive programs.

Ensures the animal welfare standards are upheld and improved upon where necessary according to the San Diego Zoo Global Animal Welfare Policy taking into consideration legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Oversees and participates in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of collection records required for collection management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Primate Wildlife Care Manager with proven abilities to evaluate and manage teams and programs. Extensive experience with a wide variety of Primates including Great Apes experience is required. This position involves work with susceptible species; you will be required to show proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Must have two or more years hands-on exotic animal care experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing a wildlife care department and personnel in an AZA accredited zoo or equivalent facility

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree Zoology, Animal Science, Wildlife Management or other related field Or
• Zoology, Animal Science, Wildlife Management or other related field

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must have knowledge of animal welfare standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Basic taxonomic knowledge
• Exotic Animal management and husbandry skills
• Experience with habitat design and maintenance
• Able to handle complex situations with a high level of tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to lead highly effective teams
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Able to create and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences
• Able to work effectively in a diverse environment
• Able to develop and manage budgets

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS