Disney’s Animal Kingdom is seeking experienced candidates for a Zoological Manager position on the Birds team. The Zoological Manager, in partnership with a team of Zoological Managers and the Animal Operations Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the bird collection and staff. Duties include oversight of all aspects of animal husbandry, staff selection and development, and facilities management.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering uncompromising excellence in animal care and welfare
• Direct supervision and management of a large animal keeper staff –including staff selection, development and performance reviews.
• Management of all aspects of husbandry for the bird collection, including behavioral husbandry
• Primary contact for animal health, nutrition, horticulture, operations, education and facilities
• Along with the Animal Operations Manager, develop and implement the area’s animal collection plan
• Ensure accurate and timely animal data collection
• Assist in managing the area budget
• Organize and coordinate animal shipments with other facilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Promote and enforce company guidelines, policies and standards
• Take leadership role during emergency situations (i.e. animal escapes or injuries, severe weather, etc.)
• Promote and participate in guest interactions

 

Basic Qualifications

Nine years combined animal management experience and post-high school education (30 semester credits per year), with at least five years of paid experience at an AZA accredited or equivalent facility. Demonstrated leadership ability. Demonstrated ability to positively interact within a team environment. Demonstrated Animal management expertise. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills. Computer proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous management experience
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Experience with a wide variety of avian taxa
• Experience managing birds in large free-flight aviaries
• Experience with artificial incubation and hand-rearing
• Experience managing hoofed stock
• Experience with animal population management

 

Required Education

See basic qualifications

Preferred Education

• 4 year college degree in biology or related field strongly preferred

 

About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

 

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.