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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Dallas Zoological Society is seeking a full-time position to assist the Membership and Marketing Departments..
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AFTERCARE INSTRUCTOR(S)
PART-TIME
We have multiple seasonal opportunities for Aftercare Instructor(s). The Aftercare Instructor(s) will be responsible for observing and monitoring children in an aftercare setting including organization of indoor and outdoor activities, administering snacks, and cleaning up of materials and supplies.
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ANIMAL KEEPER II
We have an exceptional career opportunity for an Animal Keeper. The Animal Keeper will be responsible for providing quality care for a variety of exotic birds which includes food preparation, exhibit maintenance, feeding, pest control, and reproductive management to ensure proper care and safety of birds.
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ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN
We have an exceptional career opportunity for an Associate Veterinarian. The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for assisting the Senior Veterinarian in managing the health of the animal collection of the Dallas Zoo and The Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, including examinations, tests, diagnoses, research, and preventive medicine.
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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Director of Education. The Director of Education will guide the Dallas Zoo’s education program offerings to the community through fun and engaging wildlife programs with an emphasis on connecting people with the natural world. This individual will oversee and direct numerous aspects of the Dallas Zoo’s educational programming. In addition to creating and coordinating exciting programs with the education staff, this position must demonstrate leadership through sound strategic planning and fiscal responsibility.
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DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & SECURITY
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Director of Safety & Security. The Director of Safety & Security will be responsible for the coordination of safety and security programs, inspections, recommendations and training to protect guests, staff, on-site vendors, contractors and the animal collection. Other areas of responsibility includes restaurant and snack shops, amusement rides, gift shops, restrooms, administrative offices and meeting spaces, warehouse, skilled trade shops, green house, storage barns, animal holding and quarantine buildings and yards, classrooms, play grounds, and an animal hospital.
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ELEPHANT KEEPER II
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our Elephant Team. The Zoo is currently acquiring a herd of elephants that will reside at the new 10 acre African Savannah Exhibit. This exhibit will be opening in the Spring of 2010 and will be a mixed species exhibit. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a challenging and evolving elephant program. This is a full time, year round position that includes responsibility for the care, husbandry, and training of the zoos African Elephants.
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GUEST SERVICES DIRECTOR
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Guest Services Director. The Guest Services Director will be responsible for managing, planning and scheduling staff and operations for the Guest Services department at the Zoo.
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HVAC TECHNICIAN
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a HVAC Technician. The HVAC Technician will be responsible for performing highly complex maintenance and construction work involving scheduling contractors, requisitioning materials and supplies, and estimating work hours and materials required for projects. Other duties include coordinating contractors’ work schedules so as not to disrupt daily zoo operations, inspecting/scheduling/performing preventative and emergency maintenance, preparing estimate of work hours, materials, and resources required for projects and maintaining refrigerant usage log and performing all required documentation for state and federal requirements.
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INTERPRETER
We have an exceptional career opportunity for an Interpreter. The Interpreter will be responsible for the delivery of a highly engaging interactive experience with our guests. Other duties include daily animal care, pony rides, and initiating interactions with zoo guests through informal interpretive talks, focused activities and scheduled presentations in a variety of exhibit settings (indoor and outdoor). Responsible for working with youth volunteers on a daily basis.
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INTERPRETIVE MANAGER
We have an exceptional career opportunity for an Interpretive Manager. The Interpretive Manager will be responsible for delivering a dynamic guest experience on a daily basis at the Dallas Zoo’s new “Giants of the Savanna” habitat. Scheduled to open in May 2010, this 10-acre habitat will feature a variety of large African animals in a unique, interactive setting. The Interpretive Manager will work collaboratively with various departments and consultants to develop and deliver appropriate wildlife messages to our guests through trained wildlife behaviors and presentations. This position will oversee a team of staff interpreters and volunteers to help achieve the desired program goals in the new habitat.
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MAINTENANCE LABORER
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Maintenance Laborer. The Maintenance Laborer will assist in the performance of complex maintenance and construction work, including requisitioning materials and supplies. Performs carpentry, painting, fencing and general maintenance repairs.
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MAMMAL CURATOR
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Mammal Curator. The Mammal Curator will be responsible for collection management and management of animal care personnel. This includes overseeing the exhibition, husbandry and collection planning for all mammals.
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MAMMAL KEEPER II
(Multiple Openings)
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Mammal Keeper II. The Mammal Keeper II will be responsible for providing daily care and husbandry for animals in the mammal collection with particular emphasis on animals in the new Savanna Exhibit.
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MASTER ELECTRICIAN
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Master Electrician. The Master Electrician will be responsible for performing highly complex construction and maintenance work under limited supervision. Work involves scheduling contractors, requisitioning materials and supplies, estimating work hours and materials required for projects, and coordinating activities with other departments. Other duties include supervising and inspecting contractors’ work and scheduling and performing preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance.
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MASTER PLUMBER
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Master Plumber. The Master Plumber will be responsible for performing highly complex construction and maintenance work under limited supervision. Work involves scheduling contractors, requisitioning materials and supplies, estimating work hours and materials required for projects, and coordinating activities with other departments. Other duties include supervising contractors, inspecting work for code compliance with building codes in maintenance and construction of all plumbing work and participating in the repair of all maintenance and construction activities associated with The Dallas Zoo.
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NIGHT PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR(S)
PART-TIME
We have multiple opportunities for Night Program Instructor(s). The Night Program Instructor(s) will be responsible for leading groups of children and chaperones through the zoo during the evening for both Night Hikes and Overnights. Other duties include leading guided tours as well as small group presentations with live animals. Responsible for overnights which involves sleeping at the zoo and setting up breakfast for participants in the morning.
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Senior Accountant. This new position will perform time sensitive account and financial analysis, process journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and handle the month-end close process. This position will also assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, perform budget variance analysis, and track fixed asset/inventory.
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SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTOR(S)
PART-TIME
We have multiple seasonal opportunities for Summer Camp Instructor(s). The Summer Camp Instructor(s) will be responsible for teaching Summer Camps during the 2010 season (June – August). Responsible for leading full and half day camps for children ages Pre-K - 8th grade, organizing activities, crafts, snacks, tours and live animal encounters. Also responsible for the set-up and clean up of daily activities and interacting with teen volunteers.
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VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
We have an exceptional career opportunity for a Veterinary Technician. The Veterinary Technician will be responsible for assisting and supporting the veterinarians in providing medical and healthcare for the animal collections at the Dallas Zoo and The Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park.
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