Parks and Recreation Project Manager

City of Saint Paul•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is seeking collaborative, organized, and mission-driven professionals to serve in two Parks and Recreation Project Manager roles supporting strategic initiatives across the Como Campus. These positions help coordinate projects related to animal wellbeing, ambassador animals, conservation, sustainability, education, and community engagement. Working across departments, the Project Managers will help move initiatives from planning to implementation by supporting collaboration, communication, project coordination, and continuous improvement efforts that advance Como’s mission. Animal Wellbeing Project Manager: The Animal Wellbeing Project Manager supports projects related to animal wellbeing, ambassador animal programming, and implementation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Strategic Framework for the Wellbeing of Animals. This role works closely with animal care, education, and operations staff to support program coordination, staff training, process improvement, and ongoing wellbeing initiatives across the Como Campus. Conservation Project Manager: The Conservation Project Manager helps implement Como’s Conservation Strategy through projects focused on conservation, sustainability, climate action, and community engagement. This role works across departments and with external partners to coordinate initiatives, support collaboration, and help integrate conservation goals into everyday work throughout the organization. For more information and essential functions, see our Project Manager Parks and Recreation job description.

Requirements

Five years of vacancy related experience (see vacancy related experience and acceptable degrees for each position listed below)
Degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for work experience as follows: Associate Degree - 2 years, Bachelor’s Degree - 4 years
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
Animal Wellbeing Project Manager vacancy related experience: Experience coordinating or supporting animal wellbeing or ambassador animal initiatives or experience with project management in an AZA-accredited zoo, aquarium, or related setting.
Conservation Project Manager vacancy related experience: Experience coordinating or supporting field conservation, sustainability, conservation education, or conservation engagement initiatives or experience with project management in a public garden, zoo, or other conservation and education-based organization.
Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration.
This position requires a driver’s license check and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.
Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying with education.

Nice To Haves

Acceptable Degrees for Animal Wellbeing Project Manager: Animal Science, Zoology, Biology, Environmental Education, or a closely related field.
Acceptable Degrees for Conservation Project Manager: Environmental Studies, Conservation Biology or Ecology, Sustainability, Conservation Education, or a closely related field.