Zoological Manager — Small Mammal & Ectotherm Care

The Walt Disney Company; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 77.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Zusammenfassung

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in Florida is seeking a Zoological Manager for the Small Mammal Ectotherm Team. This full-time role oversees day-to-day animal care, staff development, and facilities management, reporting to the Animal Operations Manager.

The position requires extensive AZA-related experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality guest experiences.

Qualifikationen

• Nine years combined animal management experience or equivalent education.
• Five years paid experience at AZA accredited or equivalent facility.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work weekends, variable shifts and holidays.

Aufgaben

• Lead the team to deliver excellent animal care and welfare.
• Direct supervision and management of a large animal keeper staff.
• Co-manage husbandry for the Small Mammal Ectotherm team.
• Promote safety protocols, guidelines, policies and standards.
• Interact with other zoological facilities and conservation groups.
• Develop and implement the area animal collection plan and guest experiences.
• Manage animal training, enrichment and welfare programs with the team.
• Lead delivery of inspiring guest experiences.
• Ensure accurate animal data collection in ZIMS.
• Assist in managing the area budget and coordinate animal shipments.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office & ZIMS

Ausbildung

High school + nine years animal management experience

Bachelor's or associate degree in Zoology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ZIMS

Jobbeschreibung

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in Florida is seeking a Zoological Manager for the Small Mammal Ectotherm Team. This full-time role oversees day-to-day animal care, staff development, and facilities management, reporting to the Animal Operations Manager.

The position requires extensive AZA-related experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality guest experiences.