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- Collection Manager for Reptiles
The Ellen Trout Zoo is looking for a motivated, experienced person who
can provide leadership through knowledgeable management and care for the
collection. This person will have opportunities to participate in large
projects as well as smaller projects that include in house renovations
and creation of new exhibits for current and new species.
The successful candidate will work with an extensive collection of
reptiles, including a high proportion and variety of venomous snakes.
Paid zoo Herp experience, especially venomous snake experience, is
required. Other animals under the care of this person will include
non-venomous snakes, crocodilians, lizards, turtles/tortoises,
invertebrates, amphibians, as well as some birds and mammals. The Ellen
Trout Zoo is an active participant in Louisiana Pine Snake working
groups and propagation efforts as well as many other programs. A wide
range of propagation opportunities typically arise, ranging from
fer-de-lance to sloths to tortoises to dart frogs, etc.
As a working supervisor, the successful candidate is responsible for the
daily husbandry of the animal collection and maintenance of enclosures
and support facilities.
The Collection Manager is responsible for motivating and mentoring staff
and leading by example. Additional duties include maintaining accurate
records, supporting the guest experience, scheduling, evaluating, and
training personnel while ensuring safe work practices and high husbandry
standards. The successful candidate will be energetic, self-motivated,
work well within a team atmosphere, demonstrate good problem solving,
written and oral communication, and organizational skills. This job
entails a melding of manual labor and mental know-how / expertise,
resulting in visible, professional accomplishments in which employees
may take pride.
The position requires: Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or related
field; a minimum of three years paid experience in a professional
zoological institution, good physical condition; ability to work both
independently and as a team member with other employees and to present a
positive professional image of the City of Lufkin and the Zoo to members
of the public.
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities
for professional growth and development. The position involves working
on weekends and holidays. Starting salary is $ 31,070.78/year. Submit
resume and cover letter to Celia Falzone, Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo
Circle, Lufkin, TX 75904. Please include your email address if you have
one to facilitate correspondence. Candidates must be able to be present
for on site interviews.
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