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Director of Facilities & Operations

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
Evansville, United States Posted: August 27, 2024


Working under the direction of the Zoo Director, this position manages and oversees general operations for the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden departments as designated.  Position is responsible for the oversight of the  Facilities, Horticulture, Guest Services Departments and Construction Projects assigned. 

  • Aids the Zoo Director in formulating and administering organization policies in day to day operations.
  • Participates in formulation, administration and development of long range goals and objectives.
  • Directs and coordinates activities of departments for which responsibility is delegated to further attainment of goals and objectives.
  • Oversees the Safety and Security functions of the zoo. Including the MPZ&BG safety committee and after hours security contractor.
  • Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine departmental progress toward stated goals and objectives.
  • Confers with the Zoo Director and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals and objectives resulting from current status and conditions.
  • Acts as liaison between the Zoo Director and all departments for which responsibility is designated. Communicates departmental needs to Zoo Director in a timely manner.
  • Maintains effective and appropriate relationships with Board members, ad-hoc committees, volunteer groups, management, staff, general public and vendors.
  • Directs, motivates, trains and evaluates the performance of direct report senior level managers in an effort to obtain the goals and objectives of the organization.
  • Collects and interprets financial, economic and statistical data for budget preparation and purposes.
  • Manages capital projects and new exhibit construction including project budgets and timelines.
  • May perform the duties of Zoo Director during absence or when directed to do so for an interim period of time.
  • Participates in activities as directed and in relation to Evansville Zoological Society Board needs and other events that dictates such level of involvement.
  • Participates at the zoo advisory and parks board meetings.
  • Participates in city council meetings as required.
  • Represents the organization at various community and business functions and act as a "Zoo Ambassador".
  • Collaborates with all government agencies as required. Performs fundraising duties as required.
  • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism standards at all times.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Experience Required
  •  5+ years of experience managing facilities and operations of an organization.
  • Working knowledge of HVAC systems, Plumbing and filtration, Electrical and mechanical and project management.
  • Good communication skills and ability to interact with the public and media as required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to use good judgment and tact. o Excellent organizational skills (oral and written) and the ability to excel at details, multi-tasking and working under pressure.
Perks
  • https://www.evansvillegov.org/city/topic/index.php?topicid=53&structureid=17
Salary
  • Based on Experience

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