Zoological Manager - Large Animal Team
Company: Walt Disney World Resort
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Disney's Animal Kingdom is seeking candidates for a Zoological
Manager role. The Zoological Manager team manages the area's
husbandry program, daily maintenance, development of keeper
routines and scheduling, animal enrichment, behavior modification,
exhibit design, staff selection, staff development, and assists
with animal acquisition and deacquisition. The collection focus of
this manager may be African elephants or a variety of hoofed stock,
rhinos, hippos, Nile crocodiles and large birds and will, at times,
cover the management requirements of the sister team.
In this role, you will be on a multi-manager team and report to the
Animal Operations Manager of the Elephant and Ituri teams.
Responsibilities:
- Co-manage a large team of animal care professionals and a
diverse group of animals.
- Lead the team to deliver uncompromising excellence in animal
care and welfare.
- Promote and enforce safety protocols, company guidelines,
policies and standards.
- Select, train, evaluate and develop area Animal Keeper staff
and directly supervise daily operations.
- Act as a primary point of contact for Veterinary, Nutrition,
Horticulture, Operations, Education, and Maintenance issues.
- Ensure accurate and timely animal data documentation in the
ZIMs system.
- Assume leadership role during emergency situations.
- Lead the delivery of inspiring guest experiences.
- Participate in population planning for species in the
collection.
- Manage expenses of the area budget.
- In partnership with the Behavioral Husbandry team, manage the
area's animal training, enrichment and welfare programs.
- Partner and run the development of area research and education
programs. Continue to seek and acquire education and professional
training in the zoological and management fields.
- Perform the Animal Care Duty Manager role, as needed.
- May become qualified as a member of the Animal Escape, Recovery
and Firearms team.
- Interact with other zoological facilities and conservation
organizations on issues regarding the progressive animal care,
husbandry, sustainability, research and conservation.
- Participate in scientific meetings, conferences and workshops,
when appropriate.
- Author papers and present lectures on husbandry and
conservation issues, when appropriate.
- Provide manager coverage for the Elephant or Ituri areas, or
the sister team, and the park's global schedule. This includes
providing availability for weekends and holidays and wide range of
hours (currently 5am-9pm).
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of paid large animal husbandry experience at an
AZA accredited or equivalent facility.
- Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in a zoological
setting, including experience with shared responsibility and
leadership on a multi-leader team, as well as leading teams of
animal professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to positively interact within a team
environment, establish and maintain effective working relationships
with co-workers.
- Demonstrated Animal management expertise.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills, excellent
communication and problem-solving skills.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum three years of leadership experience.
- Experience with Large animals especially, Elephants, Hippos,
Rhinos, large antelope and crocodilians: Mixed gender and
multi-generational herd management, artificial reproduction
techniques, and neonate care in a protective contact
environment.
- Knowledge of AZA regulations and animal care.
- Experience in operant conditioning and enrichment.
- Ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback to improve
cast performance.
Education:
- High school degree or equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Biology or related field of
study
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you
live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits,
educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can
provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at
Keywords: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando , Zoological Manager - Large Animal Team, Executive , Orlando, Florida
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