Bear Manager -
China Bear Rescue Centre
Highly motivated, experienced, and
dedicated animal professional is
required to work with rescued Asiatic black bears
at our China Bear
Rescue Centre near Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
The
position holder will work as part of a team of Bear Managers responsible for
overseeing teams of local bear keeping staff involved in the daily care and
management of the bears housed within the rescue centre. It will also involve working closely with Bear Team Supervisors and
liaising with the resident veterinary team to manage various daily operations. The Bear Manager will report directly to the Bear and Vet Team Director.
Both formal qualifications and proven practical
experience are essential for this position.
Responsibilities
- Co-coordinating various daily
operations:
- Animal care and management
- Maintenance and adjustment of existing enrichment programs
- Ordering
animal food and other stock as required
- Supervising
volunteers
- Maintaining
bear behavior records and databases
- Preparing
short reports for social media, supporters, or other recipients as
required.
- Operant conditioning and formal bear training programmes for a variety of medical, behavioural and
management requirements.
Requirements
§
University
degree in zoology, biology, conservation, animal behaviour or related field.
§ Three to five years work
experience in a captive wild animal facility or similar working environment.
§ Computer literacy, including Excel.
§ Strong management skills and the ability to work in a team or
independently.
§ Fluent in English language.
§ A good sense of humor, excellent communication skills and the ability to
live and work closely with the rest of the team comprising both western and
local staff.
§ Patience and willingness to work within a different culture are
essential.
§ Suitable candidates must be able
to commit for a minimum of 2 years.
Appointment is paid,
full-time, 5 days a week with some weekend work applicable.
The following items are
included in your full-time contract
On-site
accommodation
Relocation assistance
Emergency medical insurance
Paid holidays
How to apply
Please forward your cover letter (stating the position applied for), CV with your current and expected salary, and completed Job Application form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org
Only shortlisted candidates
will be notified.
Closing date
for application is 28 February 2014.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome
applications from all qualified candidates. Personal data collected will
be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
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