Primate & Bird 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 Primate
& Bird Curator for an exciting zoo project in Ethiopia. You will be
responsible for managing the day-to-day husbandry operations in the Primate
& Bird section. Your responsibilities will include the care, wellbeing and
management of all animals under their and their staff’s care; maintenance of
all BOH & Exhibits, and positive management of all staff within the
section.
Duties:
• Manage,
support and supervise all staff within their section to ensure highest level of
safety, courtesy, education, efficiency and operational readiness at all times.
• Assist
the Head Curator in ensuring compliance with health and safety standards in
accordance with local municipality, rules and regulations on their section.
• Ensure
animal care and BOH & Exhibits meet compliance of facility specific
policies and procedures.
• Assist
the Head Curator to coordinate the maintenance and operation of all life
support systems and other technical systems on their section.
• Assist
the Head Curator to manage the schedule of the animal staff to ensure adequate
staffing levels are maintained for all animal husbandry needs and habitat
maintenance, Including Buddy systems for Primates.
• Assist
the Head Curator to 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 and water quality.
• Monitor
and identify the effectiveness of exhibits, including comprehensive review and
improvement of landscaping, planting, theming, visitor viewing and animal care
standards.
• Assist
the Head Curator to manage and control department and company objectives and
key performance indicators
• Communicate
and co-ordinate work with other curatorial staff and veterinarians for medical
checks, procedure, preventative medicine, and medical issues for their section.
• Assist
the Head Curator to co-ordinate the acquisition, disposition, breeding and sale
of animals in accordance with the overall animal collection goals.
• Animal
Acquisitions – assist with pre-shipment requirements for incoming or outgoing
animals.
• Assist
the Head Curator with the co-ordination of animal emergencies, including animal
escapes, accidents etc. - Communicate to response team.
• Develop
and periodically review protocols for procedures and facilities in the area
with Head Curator.
• Development
of animal training programs and continuing education of area staff with Head
Curator.
• Co-ordinate
the daily husbandry, maintenance and welfare of all animals in the area
including medications, diets, feeding procedures, and protocols for exhibit,
cage cleaning, disinfecting etc. on their section.
• Ensure
relevant paperwork is completed, including medical records for animal
collection specimens, daily reports, and time cards, medical records, work
orders, zoo correspondence, write technical reports.
• Co-ordination
of Events, VIP and animal handling experiences with Head Curator.
• Other
duties as assigned.
Benefits:
• Competitive
salary.
• Housing
stipend.
• Paid
time off.
• Health
insurance.
Position Requirements:
• Minimum
of 10 years’ experience in the zoological field, with at least 7 years of bird
species, and primates experience.
• A
recognized zoo related qualification.
• Extensive
animal species knowledge, including handling, training and management
techniques.
• Competency
with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience
managing large multicultural teams.
• Exceptional
leadership skills.
• Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience
managing departmental budgets.
• Creative
problem solver.
Please send a
one-page cover letter with your resume to
recruitment@zooceanarium.com with the
position you are applying for in the subject line.
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
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