Organization: Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre
Location: Nassua, Bahamas, International
Job or Internship:
Website: www.ardrasta.com
Reports to: Director, Business and Administration
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Strategic Vision
o Implement and impart zoo plan development and organization vision
o Actively implement and enforce all policies and procedures as established by the owners and senior leadership team
o Implement and refine operating systems regularly for optimum efficiency
o Develop the Ardastra mission through positive and strong partnerships with other relevant organizations
General Property Oversight
o Daily management of zoo with primary focus on animals
Animal Oversight
o Develop, plan and organize vet protocol
o Develop training plans for all animals
o Develop breeding plans including husbandry protocol
o Identify, organize and oversee animal acquisitions and removals
o Develop and implement conservation strategies
o Oversee daily animal welfare programs
o Assist with animal capture as necessary
o Assist with snake and bird interactions when needed
o Work closely with Education Manager to develop and update animal curriculum
Visitors / School Groups / Tours / Education
o Oversee animal and conservation education portion of tours and school groups
o Provide group educational talks as needed and when required
o Provide current, relevant material regarding animals and conservation
o Stay abreast of developments in wildlife advances to share with the public and animal staff
o Proactively enhance and expand educational programs to further develop the strategic vision of Ardastra
Safety
o Ensure that safety protocols are created and followed
o Perform regular inspections of grounds and make recommendations regarding safety procedures
o Ensure all hurricane procedures are followed
o Liaise with other departments on all safety related matters
Exhibits
o Design of new exhibits
o Development of exhibits
o Maintenance of exhibits
o Oversee exhibit signage
Animal Keepers – Human Resource Duties
o Share the strategic vision of Ardastra with employees and be a role model for the level of professionalism, organization and efficiency that the organization represents
o Supervise animal keepers
o Employee development and training
o Carry out performance evaluations in timely fashion
o Manage employee schedule
o Hold regular meetings as requested and needed
o Ensure clear communication with all zoo staff and issue memos as necessary
Accounting
o Ensure animal keeper payroll is completed accurately and prepared in a timely fashion for submittal to Director, Business and Operations for processing
o Submit all financial and accounting documentation to Director, Business and Operations in a timely fashion
o Oversee and manage Animal Petty Cash items as necessary
o Liaise with Director of Operations and Business regarding animal feed and care purchases
Inventory and Food
o Maintain and control all inventory associated with animal care
o Order animal feed as necessary
Communication
o Attend all management meetings as necessary and impart information to all animal keepers
o Ensure that required reports are completed in a timely fashion and submitted to management team or owner Operations
o Assist with daily non-animal operational functions as required
Web address: www.ardastra.com
Contact Information:
Kirsten Stevens
954-323-8789
kstevens@kannico.com
Cover letter and resume to be sent via email to: Kstevens@kannico.com
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