Job Title: Collections Manager at a Zoo
Description: Responsible for supervising and organizing the zookeeper team and for overseeing and managing the diverse animal collection used in entertaining and educational Guest presentations. Work to acquire new animals for the collection and to maintain and promote genetic diversity among the zoos.
Degree Required: BS
- Bachelor of Science Degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years. Variations of a BS include a BT, referring to a Bachelor's of Technology, or a BA, a Bachelor of Arts degree. These different terms are often used for different areas of study or may be specific to colleges.
Skills Required: Computer skills, Creative writing skills, Customer service skills, Farm animal care, Independent worker, Leadership abilities, Learns on the job, Managing people, Managing material resources, Negotiator, Oral communication skills, Quick thinker, Record maintenance, Thinks outside the box, Time management skills, Teaching skills, Works under pressure, Written communication skills
Market Sector: Museum/Zoo/Aquarium
Relative Salary: $$$
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