Zoo Curator

Job description

Description (Regular, Exempt) Starting Salary Range: $63,418.79 - $79,279.03/annualized, DOQ Closing Date: April 3, 2026, COB @ 5:00PM Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable (40 Hours Per Week) How to Apply: Using the “apply” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or hr@cityofmhk.com. Summary/Objective: Provides for the day-to-day management of the animal collection and the operation of the physical plant of a municipally run accredited zoological park. Contributes to future development and improvements to the park. Communicates with other zoos, conservation organizations, and federal, state and local government agencies. Essential Functions: Oversees and manages all animal care. Supervises and manages animal welfare/care staff. Performs additional duties as required. - Authorizes all work requests related to the animal department. - Establishes animal welfare and husbandry standards and practices. - Works with veterinarians to coordinate and initiate preventative health care program. -...