Collection Manager - Birds

The Phoenix Zoo is the only zoo in the Valley accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a non-profit zoological park, serving nearly million guests annually. Home to more than 3,000 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened species, the Zoo is also committed to supporting wildlife and habitat conservation in the region and across the globe.

Department : Living Collections Supervisor : Curator of Assigned Area Supervises : Area Keepers, volunteers, and interns FLSA Status : Full Time, Regular, Exempt Application Submission Deadline : Open until filled General Statement : Under direction of the Animal Curator, the Collection Manager is responsible for the organization and operation of an assigned animal trail through effective management of staff, animal care and facilities. This individual will supervise and manage a team of keepers and ensure husbandry and behavioral management practices support the Phoenix Zoo’s mission and core values through active collaboration in the development and presentation of interpretive material. Essential Duties :

• Provide quality guest service to both internal and external guests by maintaining a WILD (friendly, helpful, positive and professional working attitude and appearance.
• Responsible for daily operation of assigned area including direct management of staff that includes recruitment, training, scheduling, payroll and performance management; provide encouragement of staff development through effective leadership communication, training, coaching and mentoring; create, foster and maintain a positive team-oriented work environment.
• Inspect, evaluate and maintain the care and well-being of the animals on the assigned trail and apply established husbandry, nutritional and behavioral management standards. Assist in the development of reproductive and exhibition strategies.
• Ensure that husbandry and behavioral management practices support the Phoenix Zoo’s mission and core values through active collaboration in the development and presentation of interpretive material, messaging and guest experiences. Conduct tours and assist with public, media and interviews as requested.
• Manage non-routine events and insure emergency response preparedness.
• Collaborate with internal staff and departments to ensure the maintenance, renovation, and improvements of exhibitions.
• Perform all Keeper duties as needed.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change ( emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.)

Perks

The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation is committed to maintaining the health and well-being of its employees. We offer a wide range of benefits for qualified employees designed to address the diverse needs of our employees and their families, such as : Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage (Domestic Partnership Benefits Available) Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability Insurance | Flexible Spending Accounts | Voluntary Life Insurance | Employee Assistance Program | Paid Time Off (PTO) | Paid Sick Leave (PSL) | 401(k) Plan with Match | Phoenix Zoo Membership | Employee WILD Rewards Program | Service Awards | Employee Cultural Exchange Program | Tuition Reimbursement Program (for qualified courses) | Outside Vendor Discounts