Bear Manager - Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre
Recent restructuring of our team has
created an exciting new role 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 Bear
Manager is the direct report to two Assistant Bear Managers. 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 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
§ 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, 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 and
completed Job Application form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.
Closing date: 14th November 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.
