12/01/2021
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Part Time Assistant Curator- Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
Job Duties
The Part Time Assistant Curator position is scheduled to work 3 days a week (Saturday, Sunday and 1 weekday) for a maximum of 28.5 hours per week. The primary responsibility of the position is to act as the Zoo Manager for three days a week. The Zoo Manager is responsible for the daily oversight of the 10-acre AZA accredited Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. The Zoo houses 69 species and 250 specimens and sees 60,000 visitors a year. The Zoo is the training ground for the Santa Fe College Zoo Animal Technology Program, the only program of its kind housed on the grounds of an AZA accredited Zoo. As such, the part time Assistant Curator will be responsible for the oversight of 60-120 students who are just starting their career as Zookeepers. This oversight requires an enormous amount of patience and an extremely professional demeanor. Additional responsibilities are listed below.
Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of Bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as certificate and non-degree programs. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.
Official Title (Position Designation): Adjunct Assistant Professor, Zoo Animal Technology. (Part time Assistant Curator). This position will not convert to a full-time position.
Hours and Schedule: 28.5 hours per week, scheduled to work 3 days a week (Saturday, Sunday and 1 weekday)
Compensation: Salary is $26,276.70 for the year
Benefits: 9 weeks of vacation a year (~27 days)
Start Date: May 10, 2020
Qualifications:
Required: An Associate's degree in Zoo Animal Technology or a Bachelor's degree in any of the qualifying fields of Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Ecology, and/or Animal Management. A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: At least four years of professional experience within a zoological facility working directly with exotic animals. Supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The Adjunct Assistant must have the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization, communicate effectively and possess proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, as well as demonstrate the ability to work well with students, faculty and staff at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.
Supervision - Maintain the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo up to 3 days a week
Act as the only supervisor on some weekend days, holidays and during college closure, managing 60 – 120 Zookeepers
Respond to emergencies; direct responses as needed
Handle guest service questions, concerns or complaints
Verify receptionist money for the day
Lock/unlock facility, ensure student safety
Manage animal care
Answer Zookeeper questions related to animal procedures
Medicate certain animals
Handle/care for animals as needed, including mammals, birds, herps (including venomous reptiles)
Create an end of day report, documenting all animal, Zookeeper and guest issues
Inform General Curator of any issues or problems which arise
Travel locally and regionally, driving a Zoo Vehicle
Pick up other essential supplies from local vendors
Transporting animals to and from the vet school, airport or other locations
Assist the General Curator and 2 Full time Assistant Curators with the animal collection (69 species & 250 specimens)
Assist with Special Events as needed
Assist Curators with habitat maintenance and construction.
Maintain animal records through online record keeping system (ZIMS).
Application Process: Documents will be reviewed by the department initially. Please send all documentation to [email protected]
Required Documents: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1, Letter of Recommendation 2, Letter of Recommendation 3, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.
All Application Materials must be received by Sunday January 24, 2021 at 11:59pm EST
Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, s*x, pregnancy status, gender identity, s*xual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. EA/EO
https://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/
