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City of Boise · 1 day ago

Assistant Zoo Director

Boise, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

City of Boise is seeking an Assistant Zoo Director to oversee the business management of Zoo Boise and enhance visitor experiences. The role involves collaboration with various managers, managing educational programs, and ensuring smooth operations while supporting wildlife conservation efforts.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Provides detailed oversight of administration functions for the division. Reviews and analyzes work flow, processes, and procedures. Oversees and manages the zoo's marketing and public relations efforts. Negotiates and manages contract with vendor for the zoo's gift shop, carousel, catering, and concessionaires. Oversees management of the guest services department

Manages membership fulfillment and renewals, and corporate sponsorship programs and events through assigned staff. Assists the director with zoo fundraising through donors and patrons

Oversees education and volunteer programs. Recruits, trains and manages hundreds of volunteers, maintenance, and event staff through coordinators and assistants, and ensures volunteer hours are tracked

Coordinates animal care and facility maintenance. Participates in development and creation of new exhibit designs. Oversees management of animal registration, reports, and permits. Contributes to the coordination of the zoo’s conservation program. Maintains qualification standards to carry firearms in the event of an emergency

Develops division budget with input from the management team. Provides revenue and expense projections and develops long term cash flow models. Maintains accurate records of revenue, accounting and reconciliations. Approves purchase orders. Coordinates as technology support. Prepares and present reports to the Friends of Zoo Boise

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeManagement experienceFundraising skillsPersonnel managementBudget managementPublic relationsAnimal husbandryComputer proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

Must have a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, business management or related field

Five years of professional management experience in a zoological setting and experience in oral and written communication with an emphasis on effective relationships with governing authorities, individual and corporate funding resources, other local state and federal agencies, and the public

Knowledge of the application and interpretation of laws and regulations related to the operation of a zoo

Direct experience in personnel management, finance and budget management, fundraising, board management, public relations and marketing, membership programs, non-profit management, animal husbandry, construction of exhibits, facilities management

Understanding of operating within the larger zoo community

Ability to plan, organize and direct activities of the division and non-profit organization

Ability to develop and implement short and long range plans to support the organization's mission, goals and objectives to provide services to the public

Ability to develop, implement and evaluate effective programs

Ability to coach and supervise employees in the effective performance of their work

Ability to manage a diverse group of people

Ability to follow-up on work assignments and verify accuracy and completeness

Ability to operate a computer with demonstrated proficiency using contemporary and related database, word processing, and spreadsheet software applications at an appropriate level for efficient job performance

Ability to display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City of Boise employees and the public

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion

Ability to understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations

Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance

Ability to perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record

Valid State Issued driver's license