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Assoc. Curator of Regional Conservation

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Title
Assoc. Curator of Regional Conservation
Organization
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Description

Help the world's largest zoo manage over 2000 acres of wildlife habitat in NC. The North Carolina Zoo seeks a dynamic, motivated and progressive individual to serve as the Associate Curator of Regional Conservation within the zoos’ Conservation, Education and Science (CES) program. The Associate Curator of Regional Conservation provides managerial, scientific and administrative support for the North Carolina Zoo’s Conservation Program as directed by the Curator of Conservation and Research. The position also has responsibility for conducting a subset of the zoo’s regional field conservation and research projects. The Associate Curator of Regional Conservation works closely with the Curator of Conservation and Research to ensure objectives of existing and new field conservation and research projects are implemented and works on regional conservation and research projects independently. The position oversees the management of the Zoo’s on and off site natural areas to protect threatened wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. The position has some responsibility for fundraising (both through grant applications and working with the North Carolina Zoological Society) and for education outreach in support of the Conservation, Education and Science Program. 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 governmental and non-profit organizations focused on natural area management and wildlife conservation. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general guidance of the Curator of Conservation and Research. Position requires ability to travel on zoo business and work flexible hours including occasional weekends.
Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of wildlife biology and conservation biology, with a particular focus on North American ecosystem and species, particularly those of North Carolina.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific research.
- Considerable knowledge and experience in land management.
- Minimum of two years experience in wildlife ecology or natural resource management.
- Considerable knowledge and demonstrated skills with grant, scientific, and popular writing.
- Ability to converse and present lectures on topics in areas of expertise to professionals and laymen.
- Experience in informal science education, particularly teaching the public about native wildlife and natural areas management is a plus.
- Must be flexible and comfortable working on several tasks at once, both independently and with colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in biology, natural resources, or other relevant field and MA or PhD preferred.

Qualifications
Salary
Job Type
Full Time Experienced
Location
Asheboro, North Carolina United States
Posted on
2020-02-06
Expires on
2020-03-04
Desired Start Date
Not provided
How to Apply
Job Number
19-08641 ZOO60033409 athttp://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html