Assistant Curator Animal Care

ASSISTANT CURATOR

Please visit https://buffalozoo.org/about/#careers for the full job posting of the position

Position Overview:

The Buffalo Zoo is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Assistant Curator to oversee and lead multiple areas of the Animal Care Department. Reporting to the Curator of Animal Operations, the Assistant Curator is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of multiple areas of the Zoo’s animal care department. The duties include the daily care and husbandry of the animal collection, the functional efficiency of the department and supervision of the animal department staff. The Assistant Curator is responsible for supervising, mentoring, and evaluating interns, Apprentice Keepers, Zookeepers levels I - III, and Team Lead Zookeepers in assigned areas.

A Day in the Life of an Assistant Curator:

As the Assistant Curator, no two days will look the same! Your day-to-day will involve managing animal care logistics and operations in assigned areas to provide uncompromising animal care and wellbeing for the animals and high engagement satisfaction for the guests. This includes training animal keepers in daily husbandry, care, and welfare of assigned animals and areas. You will oversee supply acquisition and inventories, participate in staff scheduling, as well as the scheduling of animal health procedures. Your leadership skills will be utilized to support your teams and foster growth, collaboration, and excellence in animal care. If you would like to work in a team atmosphere that promotes collaboration, support, and opportunities to learn and grow as a leader, you have found the right position.

Compensation / Benefits / How to Apply:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Annual salary range is $60,410 - $61,500 commensurate with experience. Some of the benefits available include health plan, HRA/HSA, FSA, life insurance, long term disability insurance, dental, vision, 403B retirement plan, annual leave, holiday, and sick time benefits. Benefits are available after the successful completion of a probationary period review at 60 days of work (sick time available upon hire).

To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter in Word document or PDF .

Position is open until filled. No telephone calls please. For more information about the Buffalo Zoo, please visit our website at: http://www.buffalozoo.org

Overview of the Buffalo Zoo and City of Buffalo Attractions

Buffalo Zoo -

As one of the crown jewels of Western New York’s cultural and recreational attractions, the Buffalo Zoo welcomes 400,000 guests on an annual basis. The Zoo sits on 23.5 acres and is home to over 750 animals, supports many conservation programs, and is a highly regarded educational facility. Being the third oldest zoo in the country, the Buffalo Zoo is proud to have several buildings of historic significance on its campus. We have the privilege to house a unique and diverse animal collection including polar bears, two species of rhino, a breeding addax herd, gorillas, a South American rainforest biome, and a large and diverse herpetology collection in a recently renovated building that includes a significant venomous collection. The Buffalo Zoo is also committed to conservation. As the Assistant Curator, you will be involved with breeding endangered species, be part of a historic release program, working on head-start programs for native wildlife, can participate in surveys with our local partners, and help with an assurance colony of a critically endangered species!

City of Buffalo -

The City of Buffalo is a treasure of Western New York. It is a small, big city with the amenities of a larger city but with a community-oriented environment. Buffalo is proud to live up to its title of the “City of Good Neighbors”. If one wants to escape city life, there is easy access to nature with close proximity to the Great Lakes, State parks, and Western New York's ski resorts /snowboarding /sledding attractions. And don’t forget this area is home to the mighty Niagara Falls.

The City of Buffalo is rich in culture, history, and community spirit. Buffalo offers a welcoming atmosphere with a thriving arts scene, world-class architecture, and a deep passion for food, sports, and music. Whether you are exploring the historic Theater District including Shea’s Performing Arts Center for live musical performances and Broadway shows; diving into the City’s visual arts scene at the various art museums; marveling at the masterpieces of Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan; or perhaps visiting one of the many music venues throughout the City including blues and jazz clubs to the lively Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra - there is no shortage of events to attend. Let’s not forget the unmatched sports culture where the unwavering loyalty to Buffalo Bills football, Buffalo Sabres hockey, Buffalo Bandits lacrosse, Buffalo Bisons baseball and the many local college teams is infectious.

Please visit https://buffalozoo.org/about/#careers for full the job posting outlining the position in greater detail.

Buffalo Zoo is an At Will employer and all Buffalo Zoo employees are subject to employment eligibility and background security checks as well as testing for illegal substance use as allowed by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,410.00 - $61,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Holidays

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,410 - $61,500