Montgomery City County Personnel

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The fundamental reason that this position exists is to manage the conservation and enrichment programs of the Montgomery Zoo and improve the management of animal care as well as serve as the Elephant Manager. Major work functions include: leading and monitoring the Zoo’s efforts to preserve specific animal groups; leading the Zoo’s and the Mann Museum’s efforts to educate people about the conservation as it pertains to the animal population; managing the behavioral enrichment and animal welfare programs at the Zoo; managing the overall conservation and enrichment program; and supervising the animal care staff in the delivery of animal care services. This classification reports to the General Curator (Zoo).

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in zoology, biology, animal science, or a closely related field. Three (3) years of experience in the direct supervision of a zoo’s conservation program or one (1) year of experience with an Association of Zoos and Aquariums conservation program. Experience must be obtained within the past five years.

Will be required to work on some weekends and holidays. May occasionally be required to work over-time hours. Will occasionally be required to act in the place of the General Curator (Zoo).