Bear Manager -
Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre
An increase in the
number of bears in China has created the need for another Bear Manager to join
our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person. Highly
motivated, experienced, and dedicated animal professional is required to work
with rescued Asiatic black bears at our Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre in Sichuan
Province, China.
The position holder
will work as part of our Bear & Vet Team responsible for overseeing teams
of local bear care staff involved in the daily husbandry and management of the
bears housed 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:
o Animal
care and management;
o Maintenance
and adjustment of existing enrichment programs;
o Ordering
animal food and other stock as required;
o Supervising
volunteers;
o 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:
o Staff
evaluations;
o Ensuring
morale is maintained within bear care staff;
o Identifying
and addressing HR issues with the Bear & Vet Team Director as they arise.
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 off site for periods of time as required
§ 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 foreign 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, five (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
Interested parties
please forward your cover letter (stating the applied position), CV with your
current and expected salary and completed Job Application form to:
hrhkg@animalsasia.org Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For more information
please visit our website www.animalsasia.org
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: 19th
August 2016
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
