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Chief Operating Officer

Jacksonville Zoo And Gardens
Jacksonville, United States Posted: February 17, 2025


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

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