Assistant General Curator (Zoo)

County&City of Montgomery (AL) • Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to assist with the leadership, planning, and coordination of daily animal care operations, including supervision of zookeeping staff, husbandry routines, enrichment programming, and exhibit maintenance. The Assistant General Curator ensures high standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance while supporting zoo-wide initiatives related to animal management, staffing, training, and interdepartmental collaboration. This position plays a key leadership role in staff development and oversight, helping manage zookeepers and stepping in to ensure consistent care and safety practices when necessary. The Assistant General Curator serves as the weekend Manager on Duty and collaborates with the General Curator in operational planning, exhibit development, budgeting, and strategic animal collection decisions. Work is performed under the supervision of the General Curator (Zoo).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Biology, Animal Science, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of professional zoo experience in the care and management of animal collections in a zoological park.
• One (1) year of experience supervising animal care staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leadership, planning, and coordination of daily animal care operations.
• Supervise zookeeping staff and husbandry routines.
• Oversee enrichment programming and exhibit maintenance.
• Ensure high standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance.
• Support zoo-wide initiatives related to animal management, staffing, and training.
• Manage zookeepers and ensure consistent care and safety practices.
• Serve as the weekend Manager on Duty.
• Collaborate with the General Curator in operational planning, exhibit development, budgeting, and strategic animal collection decisions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree