Assistant curator job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs curatorial work in general operational areas

Exercises supervision over subordinate personnel

Examples of Duties

UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION

GENERAL

Observes the general health and behavior of the animals

Assists in the acquisition, disposition and exhibition of animals

Assists in budget preparation and monitors expenditures

Participates in renovation planning and the design of new exhibits as directed

Assists in the interviewing and hiring of new personnel, develops work schedules and evaluates the work performance of subordinates

Assists in the safety and security operations of the zoo

Maintains applicable records on the animals and directly facilitates zoo participation in the International Species Inventory System

Participates in scientific research as available or necessary

Participates in daily work routines of the animal area

Monitors and edits employees Time and Attendance records through PeopleSoft

ANIMAL COMMISSARY

Prepares diets for different types of animals, as prescribed by the Veterinarian and Curatorial staff and maintains electronic inventory of animal diets

Establishes and maintains standards of food production and service

Orders vitamins, hay, grains, produce, other food stock, supplies and equipment and maintains inventory of food and kitchen stock

Ensures commissary and hay barn is kept clean and safe for food preparation and to meet USDA standards and regulations

Researches and develops ways to improve diets and diet components

Supervises and participates in animal waste collection and removal and makes deliveries to landfill

ANIMAL TRAINING AND GLACIER RUN

Develops behavioral enrichment programs for animals zoo wide

Instructs and trains animal department staff on the use of behavioral training

Researches, recommends and implements new training methodologies, techniques and programs and transfers that information and knowledge through meetings and keeper training programs

Establishes, initiates and participates in public programs related to training activities

Performs related work

GLACIER RUN

Oversees the dive safety program

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Biology

Zoology

Related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Two years of managerial experience in a Zoo

EQUIVALENCY

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

Must be on 24-hour call

Must participate in an employee preventive health care program

Must participate in an operative conditioning program

Must work a varied schedule

Must participate in public education demonstrations and educational programs

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Firearms certification or obtain within three months of employment

GLACIER RUN

Must be certified in Scuba Open Water, regulated by the National Association Underwater Instructions, or obtain within six months of employment

Must be certified as a Lifeguard, First Aid, and Adult, Child and Infant CPR by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or YMCA or obtain within six months of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds

Lifts and carries items weighing over 50 pounds in a team setting

Sufficient mobility, vision and hearing are needed to ensure a safe work environment

Climbs, carries objects, participates in capture and restraint procedures, trains various animal species, and operates shift doors and gates