Bear Manager - Chengdu Bear
Rescue Centre – CHINA
The restructuring of our staff in China has created the need
for another Bear Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for
the right person and will work alongside our 2 other Bear Managers. A highly motivated, experienced, and dedicated animal
professional is required to work
with rescued Asiatic black bears, Tibetan brown bears and Tibetan macaques at
our Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre in Sichuan Province,
China.
The position holder will
work as part of our Bear & Vet Team and will be responsible for overseeing
teams of local bear care staff involved in the daily husbandry and management
of the bears within the rescue centre. The position
also involves 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 & Vet Team Director.
Due to Chinese visa requirements, a university degree in a
relevant field and proven practical experience of 3 to 5 years 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 & 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.
- Human
resources:
- Staff
evaluations;
- Ensuring
morale is maintained within bear care staff;
- Identifying
and addressing HR issues with the Bear & Vet Team Director.
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.
§ Willingness to travel and work offsite or
between sites as required.
§ Strong management skills and the ability to work within a team or independently.
§ Fluent in
English (verbal & written).
§ A good sense
of humor, excellent communication skills, and the ability to live and work
closely with the rest of the team comprising of both foreign and local staff.
§ Patience and
willingness to work in a different country/culture are essential.
Suitable candidates must be able to commit for a
minimum of 2 years.
Appointment is paid, full-time, five
days a week with (rotational) weekend work.
The following items are included
in your full-time contract
On-site accommodation
Relocation assistance
Emergency
medical insurance
Paid holidays
How to apply
Interested parties please forward your cover letter (stating the applied position), CV and your completed
JobApplication form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.
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.
Closing date: 8 October 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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