POSITION SUMMARY It’s an exciting time to join Utah’s Hogle Zoo as the Director of Conservation. Not only is there a brand new strategic plan (April 2023) that outlines bold opportunities to strengthen and expand the conservation program, but both the plan and the actions of the Zoo express the intentional and organization-wide focus on […]
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Job Title: Director of Conservation
Company: Utah’s Hogle Zoo
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Posted by: mbodycanopy
Date: September 27, 2023
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to join our team as the Director of Conservation. With a brand new strategic plan focused on expanding and strengthening our conservation program, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on Utah’s wildlife and the reputation of our zoo. As the Director of Conservation, you will be responsible for leading the development and launch of our wildlife champions program, growing conservation efforts in accordance with our master plan, and serving as a leader in Utah’s wildlife conservation sector.
Responsibilities:
– Lead efforts to improve air quality and watershed supply through sustainable business practices
– Envision, create, and administer conservation and sustainability programs internally and externally
– Develop and launch the wildlife champions program
– Grow conservation efforts in alignment with the master plan
– Serve as a leader for wildlife conservation in Utah
– Foster collaborations with internal and external stakeholders to achieve conservation goals
– Engage members of the public in community projects and present science-based work to professionals and policy-makers
Requirements:
– Proven experience in conservation leadership
– Strategic thinker and executor with a passion for making a lasting impact
– Strong relationship-building skills and ability to bring teams together
– Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
– Knowledge of conservation practices and principles
– Experience in developing and implementing sustainability programs
– Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and forge new partnerships
– Background in wildlife conservation preferred
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to Lauren David (ldavid@email.com) or Misha Body (mbody@email.com). This job posting will remain open until filled.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is committed to conservation and our new strategic plan reflects our dedication to this cause. Join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the conservation of Utah wildlife and the environment.
For more information, please visit our website: [link to full job posting]