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at City of Boise in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Zoo Director Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/boiseid/jobs/newprint/5455120) Apply ? Zoo Director Salary $135,300.00 - $157,800.00 Annually Location Parks & Rec Zoo Boise, Boise, ID Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 23 -07708 Department Parks & Recreation Opening Date 08/21/2026 Closing Date 9/21/2026 12:00 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions Summary Statement The City of Boise is seeking an accomplished, visionary executive to lead Zoo Boise into its next chapter. The Zoo Director will set strategic direction, elevate and empower a high-performing team, and foster a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. This position oversees City of Boise and Friends of Zoo Boise staff, partners with the Friends Board of Directors, and provides leadership for operations, financial stewardship, facilities, and long-range planning. The Director will advance Zoo Boise's mission and strategic priorities while ensuring alignment with AZA accreditation standards and federal animal care regulations. Zoo Boise is deeply committed to excellence in animal care, meaningful conservation, and education that inspires people to value and protect wildlife. The ideal candidate is a strategic and inspiring leader with strong business acumen, expertise in zoo or aquarium operations, and a demonstrated ability to develop people, lead through change, build partnerships, and translate vision into results. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, business management, or an equivalent field and at least five years of relevant leadership, animal biology, and business management experience in a zoo or aquarium of similar size. This position works under administrative direction and is designated At-Will. Essential Functions + Supervises and manages all aspects of the organization. Leads animal care professionals, environmental education staff, donor relations teams, communications and marketing efforts, facilities planning and project execution, concession partners, and maintenance employees. Serves as Boise Parks and Recreation Superintendent of Zoo Boise and Executive Director of Friends of Zoo Boise. Manages all aspects of Zoo Boise/Friends of Zoo Boise businesses and organizational structures. + As Executive Director of Friends of Zoo Boise, leads the Friends of Zoo Boise staff and board operations. Manages membership, grants and major donor programs. Through r To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account