Zoo Browse & Forage Program Lead

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC is seeking a Browse and Forage Coordinator to lead the program that provides browse and forage for the animal collection. You will oversee harvesting, preservation, storage, and distribution to support nutrition and welfare.

You will supervise staff and coordinate with Nutrition, Veterinary Services, Horticulture, and Animal Care to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality browse operations. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Formación

• Minimum Associate's degree in horticultural or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading browse/forage or plant-based production programs preferred.
• Knowledge of browse identification, sustainable harvesting, and forage preservation helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Browse and Forage Program including harvesting, procurement, preservation, storage, quality control, and distribution of browse, hay, and forage.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, interns, volunteers, and seasonal workers with focus on safety and teamwork.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nutritionist, Veterinary Services, Horticulture, and Animal Care to maintain nutrition and behavioral enrichment.
• Coordinate year-round browse production, manage gardens, harvesting, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee program resources: budgets, equipment, inventories, and vehicles; seek efficiency improvements.
• Develop standard operating procedures and provide staff training to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Plant identification

Horticulture

Forestry

Animal nutrition

Educación

Associate's degree in horticultural or related field

Descripción del empleo

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC is seeking a Browse and Forage Coordinator to lead the program that provides browse and forage for the animal collection. You will oversee harvesting, preservation, storage, and distribution to support nutrition and welfare.

You will supervise staff and coordinate with Nutrition, Veterinary Services, Horticulture, and Animal Care to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality browse operations. A sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.