Shape the future of Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens as our next Chief Operating Officer! We're seeking a visionary leader to drive revenue growth, create exceptional guest experiences, and ensure the highest safety standards. Your goal is to guide our institution towards a sustainable and thriving future and to develop a high-performing team of industry leaders.
What we’re looking for:
- A mission-driven leader with a passion for wildlife conservation, sustainability and community engagement.
- Ten years of experience building high-performing teams and mentoring exceptional leaders.
- Eight years of experience in operations management, including:
- Managing a seven-figure budget
- Driving operational excellence and implementing revenue-generation initiatives.
- Proficiency in strategic planning, goal setting and resource planning.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Availability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including extended hours, holidays, weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires visual acuity for reading, writing, and observing surroundings, and auditory acuity for communication.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Exposure to various weather conditions, including extreme heat, sunlight, cold, rain, and wind.
- Potential exposure to allergens (dust, animal dander, pollen, etc.), bloodborne pathogens, zoonotic diseases and injuries from animals.
- Must be available to fulfill disaster-response duties as required.
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clear driving record and be over age 18 to drive organizational vehicles.
- May require local travel.
- Inclusion, diversity, and equity as a value
- Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens embraces diversity in a meaningful way and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, weight, or height.
- EOE / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Salary
- 125k-150k
