Zoo Jobs: Curator

Curator

zoOceanarium Group specializes in developing and operating world class aquariums, zoos and nature- based science centers. We provide services from concept design to managing daily operations and everything in between. With employees from all over the globe, zoOceanarium Group consists of animal care specialists, animal trainers, veterinarians, design specialists, project managers and operational staff.

zoOceanarium Group is continuing to expand their team and looking to recruit a talented Curator for an exciting zoo project in Ethiopia. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day husbandry operations of the Zoological Department. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the care, wellbeing and management of all animals under the facility’s care; maintenance of all back of house & exhibits; and positive management of all staff within the Zoological Department.

Duties:

Manage, support and supervise all staff within a designated animal section within the zoological department to ensure highest level of safety, courtesy, education, efficiency and operational readiness at all times.
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in accordance with the facility’s policies, the local municipality, rules and regulations.
Ensure animal care and back of house exhibits meet compliance of facility’s specific policies and procedures.
A large component of responsibility will involve training up local staff from scratch within the section area.
Coordinate the maintenance and operation of all technical systems.
Manage the schedule of the section animal staff to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained for all animal husbandry needs and habitat maintenance, including buddy systems for carnivores.
Monitor the zoological inventory and departmental expenditure in order to reduce loss/waste, control costs and accurately communicate expenses.
Implement new exhibits or refurbishments/adjustments.
Develop educational opportunities and experiences in order to maximize revenues and guest experience.
Maintain up-to-date electronic animal records on animal health, animal behavior, (including enrichment use) diets, water quality,
Monitor and identify the effectiveness of exhibits, including comprehensive review and improvement of landscaping, planting, theming visitor viewing and animal care standards.
Development and implementation of policy and procedure documents.
Manage and control department and company objectives and key performance indicators.
Manage emergency situations to minimize damage, loss or injury to guests, team members, animals or company property.
Coordinate the daily husbandry, maintenance and welfare of all animals in the area including medications, diets, feeding procedures, and protocols.
Maintain section budgets, as part of the overall departmental budget.
Ensure the timely completion and up keep of medical records for animal collection specimens, daily reports, time cards, zoo correspondence and technical reports.