About the Role & Team

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is seeking experienced candidates for a Zoological Manager position on the Small Mammal Ectotherm Team. As the Zoological Manager, in partnership with a team of Zoological Managers and the Animal Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the large Small Mammal Ectotherm collection and staff. Duties include oversight of all aspects of animal husbandry, staff selection and development, and facilities management with a primary focus on the Ectotherm animal collection.

In this role, you will report to the Animal Operations Manager.

What You Will Do

• Lead area team to deliver uncompromising excellence in animal care and welfare

• Direct supervision and management of a large animal keeper staff – including staff selection, development and performance reviews

• Co-manage of all aspects of husbandry for the Small Mammal Ectotherm team

• Promote and implement safety protocols, company guidelines, policies and standards

• Primary contact for animal health, nutrition, horticulture, operations, education and facilities

• Interact with other zoological facilities and conservation organizations on issues regarding the progressive animal care, husbandry, sustainability, research and conservation

• Along with the Animal Operations Manager, develop and implement the area’s animal collection plan and guest experiences

• In partnership with the Behavioral Husbandry team, run the area’s animal training, enrichment and welfare programs

• Lead, develop and promote the delivery of inspiring guest experiences

• Ensure accurate and timely animal data collection in the ZIMS system

• Assist in handling the area budget and special projects

• Organize and coordinate animal shipments with other facilities

• Take leadership role during emergency situations (i.e. animal escapes or injuries, severe weather, etc.)

• Become qualified as a member of the Animal Escape, Recovery and Firearms team

• Perform the Animal Care Duty Manager role, as the need arises

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of five years of paid animal care/management experience at an AZA accredited or equivalent facility

• Confirmed leadership experience, official or unofficial in capacity

• Proven ability to positively interact within a team environment

• Demonstrated strong organizational, problem solving and both oral and written communication skills

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint and ZIMS)

• Schedule availability to include weekends, variable shifts, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience within an AZA accredited facility

• Experience with a wide variety of taxa management, including ambassador mammals and domestic species within guest experiences and education settings

• Experience in developing animal guest experiences with ambassador animals

• Experience managing and developing behavioral husbandry practices

• Experience with animal population management

Education

• High school degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Zoology 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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Job ID: 10111316

Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida

Job Posting Company: Walt Disney World Resort

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