Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Zoological & Botanical Curator


Zoological & Botanical Curator

ARTIS

The zoological and botanical department is responsible for all that lives in ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo; the animals, the trees and plants. As zoological and botanical curator you will manage the team leads who are responsible for the teams of zookeepers, botanists, veterinary and general staff, and for the distribution center. As manager you inspire and encourage the personal development of your staff to realize the goals of the department. The total number of employees of the department consists of approx. 60 FTE.

As zoological and botanical curator you are responsible for managing the animal-, plant and tree collections. You will bring ARTIS to a higher level together with your team, general management and by leveraging the knowledge- and experience of other zoos, aquaria and botanical gardens. Of course always with a focus on animal welfare, conservation and education of a future proof ARTIS.

Activities
Management of the animal-, plant- and tree collection

• lead the various teams mentioned above;

• develop a vision on the animal and botanical collections for the years ahead;

• develop and continuously improve animal enclosures and the gardens;

• lead relevant research in collaboration with scientific organizations;

• make day-to-day decisions about the collections;

• maintain relationships with different external institutions, e.g. the Dutch, European and global associations for zoos and aquaria, the Dutch association for Botanical Gardens, and relevant conservation and scientific organizations.

Management of the department

• detect (new) opportunities and challenges within animal management and translate this to policies which contribute to the strategy of ARTIS;

• communicate the ARTIS policy and set clear frameworks for the organization. You develop clear working processes and lead your department professionally.

• support the optimization of the business processes and formation;

• function as first point of contact between the ARTIS conservation committee and general management.


To learn more and apply please click HERE







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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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