Zoo Browse & Forage Program Lead

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 39.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a Browse and Forage Coordinator to lead the development, implementation, and daily management of the Browse and Forage Program. This role ensures a safe, sustainable, and nutritionally appropriate supply of browse and forage for the Zoo's animal collection, supporting education, research, and animal welfare.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating production year-round, collaborating with Clinical Nutritionist, Veterinary Services, Horticulture,

Formación

• Preferred qualifications include experience in browse/forage or plant-based production programs.
• Knowledge of browse identification, plant toxicology, sustainable harvesting, forage preservation, and plant production systems.
• Familiarity with animal nutrition principles and the role of browse in health and enrichment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Browse and Forage Program, overseeing harvesting, procurement, preservation, storage, quality control and distribution.
• Supervise, train and mentor staff, interns, volunteers, and seasonal employees, ensuring safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nutritionist, Veterinary Services, Horticulture and Animal Care to support nutrition, enrichment, and sustainability.
• Coordinate year-round browse production by managing gardens, harvesting operations, preservation methods, inventories and vendor relationships.
• Manage program resources including budgets, equipment, vehicles, inventories and vendor relations.
• Develop standard operating procedures and staff training to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Provide hands-on leadership in daily browse operations and delivery to support the animal nutrition program.

Descripción del empleo

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a Browse and Forage Coordinator to lead the development, implementation, and daily management of the Browse and Forage Program. This role ensures a safe, sustainable, and nutritionally appropriate supply of browse and forage for the Zoo's animal collection, supporting education, research, and animal welfare.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating production year-round, collaborating with Clinical Nutritionist, Veterinary Services, Horticulture,