Assistant Curator; Asia Trail

Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute

Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute is hiring an Assistant Curator on the Asia Trail team. This position serves as a frontline leader, coach, and mentor for the team, fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve unit goals. This position assists in the efficient and effective operation of the unit and supports the curator’s priorities and objectives. Responsibilities include animal care, breeding, education, conservation, exhibition, collection planning, and research support for a collection that primarily includes carnivores and bears.

All interested applicants are asked to apply to the following position announcement on USAJobs advertising a similar position on the primate team:

USAJOBS - Job Announcement.

The Smithsonian institution is the world's largest museum and research complex, consisting of 21 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, nine research facilities and the Smithsonian Libraries. The mission of the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) is to save species by using cutting‑edge science, sharing knowledge and providing inspirational experiences for our guests.

• Work with the curator and other departments to assist with the coordination and facilitation of work, and to communicate procedures to other department staff.
• Assist the curator with supervision of keepers, volunteers, interns, and contractors.
• Coordinate animal training for the health management of the entire collection as well as regularly scheduled animal training demonstrations and keeper talks.
• Assist with coordination of keeper training, unit record keeping, public education, and support services in support of program goals.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Specialized

Experience:

Degree:
Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as zoology, animal behavior, conservation, ecology, anthropology, psychology, etc.or Combination of education and experience:
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional  addition to the basic qualification requirement above:

Experience:

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience caring for primates (including great apes) in an AZA accredited zoo. Experience should include a thorough understanding of the principles, methods, techniques, and procedures necessary for the expert care and management of primates.

Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008