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Description of Work :
The North Carolina Zoo seeks a dynamic, motivated and progressive individual to serve as the Associate Curator of International Conservation within the zoos’ Conservation, Education and Science (CES) program.
The Associate Curator provides managerial, technical and administrative support for the North Carolina Zoo’s Conservation Program.
The position also has responsibility for overseeing a subset of the zoo’s international field conservation projects. The Associate Curator of Conservation works closely with the Curator of Conservation and Research to ensure objectives of existing field projects are implemented and works on international projects independently.
The position has some responsibility for fundraising (both through grant applications and working with the North Carolina Zoological Society) and for communications outreach (website content, social media, and publishing report on zoo’s conservation program) in support of the Conservation Program in collaboration with Education, Marketing, and Animal staff.
The position requires regular contact with other CES Staff, other sections of the zoo, the Zoological Society, and conservation staff at other zoos and other conservation organizations.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the general guidance of the Curator of Conservation and Research.
Position requires ability to travel nationally and internationally on zoo business and work flexible hours including occasional weekends.
Key Responsibilities :
Manages and / or conducts international conservation and research projects as part of the zoo’s larger conservation and research program.
This includes setting goals for individual projects, conducting field research, establishing and maintaining partnerships with other organizations, and implementing project activities.
This includes writing articles for zoo publications, website, and social media and supporting integration of conservation into education programs or graphics.
Seeks grant funding to support the Conservation and Research Program. Identifies and applies for appropriate grants and manages funds for any grants received.
Contributes to development of a funding strategy for the long-term increased support of the NC Zoo Conservation and Research Program.
Participates in fund-raising activities conducted by the zoo and the Zoo Society in support of the field conservation program.
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Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or science curriculum related to the area of expertise from an appropriately accredited institution and two-years’ experience in specialty area : a Master’s degree in a natural science area may be substituted for experience;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Last updated : 2024-05-01
Full Time
$52k-74k (estimate)
05/02/2024
06/21/2024
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