Wildlife Center Manager, Education & Animal Care

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Wildlife Center Coordinator at the Arizona Game and Fish Department oversees care and husbandry for a collection of captive wildlife used in educational programs. You will supervise staff and interns, coordinate veterinary care, and ensure safety and proper protocols for animal handling and transportation.

Responsibilities include leading training, preparing diets, arranging enrichment, and delivering outreach presentations both in person and virtually, while working within budgetary

Qualifications

• Experience with captive wildlife care and husbandry.
• Ability to supervise staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Strong communication and public outreach skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care of captive wildlife collection, including diet, enrichment, and veterinary coordination.
• Supervise staff and volunteers to support animal care and education programs.
• Maintain records on animal health, maintenance and usage; manage on-site safety.

Skills

Animal care

Staff supervision

Public outreach

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife, Zoology, or related

Tools

Vehicles

Job description

The Wildlife Center Coordinator at the Arizona Game and Fish Department oversees care and husbandry for a collection of captive wildlife used in educational programs. You will supervise staff and interns, coordinate veterinary care, and ensure safety and proper protocols for animal handling and transportation.

Responsibilities include leading training, preparing diets, arranging enrichment, and delivering outreach presentations both in person and virtually, while working within budgetary