The San Francisco Zoological Society (“Society”) is a non-profit institution that manages and raises funds for San Francisco Zoo and Gardens (“Zoo”). The Society’s mission, supra, is summarized as the 3 c’s: to connect our visitors with wildlife so that they care about nature and ultimately conserve it. The Society’s leadership team is comprised of a President & Executive Director as well as a professional team of Senior Managers. The Society endeavors to meet or exceed the standards of its industry peers, including those established by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (“AZA”). For over 25 years, the Society has been continuously accredited by the AZA.
- Upholds the Society’s mission and core values (Respect, Professionalism, Resiliency, Efficiency and Equality) and other policies/procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and elsewhere.
SUMMARY:
- Under the general supervision of the Curator of Invertebrates, provides direct supervision of the Animal Keepers and Interns in the Insect Zoo.
- Assists in the management of the animal collection.
- Helps to coordinate and oversee invertebrate conservation projects.
- Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Requires extensive knowledge of the care and feeding of terrestrial invertebrates.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain detailed records.
- Proficiency with basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to perform heavy work safely and effectively.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Should have a passion for invertebrate conservation.
Requirements:
- This position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive animal husbandry experience, preferably at an AZA institution. Supervisory experience is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
- Experience with invertebrate conservation work is desirable.
- Experience working in a USDA/APHIS PPQ-regulated insect containment facility is highly desirable.
SECTION A: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervise assigned staff and assist the Curator of Invertebrates.
- Help to coordinate invertebrate conservation projects.
SECTION B: JOB RELATED DUTIES
- Helps coordinate the San Francisco Forktail Damselfly Conservation Project, both at the Zoo and at local field sites.
- Ensures compliance and record keeping for USDA, CDFA, AZA and other regulatory agencies.
- Maintains and improves animal husbandry standards within the section.
- Coordinates medical procedures with the Veterinary Hospital.
- Assists with wellness assessments.
- Orders supplies and works with the Nutrition Center to ensure proper food deliveries.
- Assists with exhibit upkeep and renovations.
- Helps to manage beehives on Zoo grounds.
- Helps to maintain native plant gardens.
- Coordinates with Pest Control and assists with native wildlife response.
- Researches and develops new animal exhibits and non-living displays.
- Helps maintain the collection of preserved arthropod specimens.
- Updates standard operating procedures and other reports.
- Gives public presentations and tours.
- Under direction of the Curator, schedules work assignments.
- Under direction of the Curator, completes Annual Performance Evaluations.
- May be required to perform the duties of an Animal Keeper on an as-needed basis.
- Performs other duties as required and assigned.
SECTION C: CORE EXPECTATIONS
- Represents management and demonstrates a commitment to the Zoo’s mission statement and its core values, as well as a commitment to institutional DEAI values.
- Performs duties in a service-oriented manner.
- Recognizes the needs of others and treats others with respect and dignity.
- Maintains good work habits and adheres to the employee handbook and all policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment and supports the Office’s commitment to equal employment opportunities.
- Demonstrates a commitment to workplace safety.
- Demonstrates good presentation skills in dealing with the public, Zoo Board and internal and external stakeholders.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to potentially hazardous animals
- The San Francisco Zoo encourages bilingual candidates to apply.
- Salary Range: $67,000-$72,000