Manager, Animal Nutrition Center

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Birmingham Zoo - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35223Position Type: Full TimeSUMMARY The Birmingham Zoo is currently seeking applications for an Animal Nutrition Center Manager. This full-time position is responsible for the daily operation of the Animal Nutrition Center including tracking and ordering food, budget management, compliance with USDA and AZA standards, monitoring inventory, and assisting with the day-to-day needs in the department. This position requires working at least 40 hours per week, including weekends, holidays, and late events as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conducts the day-to-day supervision of Animal Nutrition Center (ANC) Technicians, Volunteers, Interns, and/or staff members in assigned area. Oversee and assists with preparation, organization, and delivery of animal diets. Helps with the day-to-day duties in the department including making diets, delivering diets, cleaning building, etc. Preforms manual labor to include: cleaning and moving feedbags, meat and fish, hay bales, shaving, etc. Oversees the nutrition center budget including purchase orders, maintaining record of expenses, facilitating orders, and maintaining appropriate inventory incl...