Zoological Manager - Large Animal Team

About the Role & Team

As a Zoological Manager for Disney's Animal Kingdom, you will be on a multi-manager team that leads the Ituri/Elephant husbandry programs, daily maintenance, development of keeper routines, animal enrichment, behavior modification, exhibit design, staff selection, staff development, and assists with animal acquisition and deacquisition. The collection of this team is focused on African hoof stock and large birds, elephants, rhinos and hippos.

In this role, you will report to the Animal Operations Manager of Disney's Animal Kingdom - Ituri/Elephant Team.

What You Will Do

• Lead area team to deliver uncompromising excellence in animal care and welfare
• Promote and enforce Company guidelines, policies and standards
• Select, train, evaluate and develop area Animal Keeper staff
• Act as primary contact for Veterinary, Nutrition, Horticulture, Operations, Education, and Maintenance issues
• Assume leadership role during emergency situations.
• Participate in collection planning for species in the area
• In partnership with the Behavioral Husbandry team, manage the area animal training and enrichment programs
• Partner and manage the development of area research and education programs
• Interact with other zoological facilities and conservation organizations on issues regarding the progressive animal care, husbandry, research and conservation
• Participate in scientific meetings, conferences and workshops, when appropriate

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum five years of paid experience at an AZA accredited or equivalent facility
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated ability to positively interact within a team environment, with ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback to improve team performance
• Demonstrated strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of leading teams of animal professionals
• Experience with hoofed stock, elephants, rhinos and hippos
• Experience in operant conditioning, and enrichment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, utilizing strong interpersonal and partnering skills.

Education

• High school degree or equivalent

Preferred Education

• 4 year college degree in biology or related field

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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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