[ECOLOG-L] Job: EcoHealth Coordinator, Lincoln Park Zoo

[David Inouye]

JOB TITLE:               Ecohealth Project 
Coordinator, Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology
DEPARTMENT:        Conservation and Science
REPORTS TO:           Director, Davee Center
FLSA STATUS:          Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY


Lincoln Park Zoo is seeking applicants for an 
EcoHealth Coordinator within the Davee Center for 
Epidemiology and Endocrinology.  The successful 
candidate will coordinate and participate (to 
varying degrees) in a broad variety of research 
activities within the health-related scientific 
disciplines within the Department of Conservation 
and Science.  The Ecohealth project coordinator 
will also serve as a conduit between the Davee 
Center and the zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute, as 
well as maintaining a large number of external collaborative partners.



GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS


·         Organization and coordination of 
multiple large-scale EcoHealth projects;
·         Communication - written and oral - with 
a vast array of collaborative partners (local and 
national government agencies, nongovernmental 
organizations, foundations, universities as well 
as the AZA zoological community and general public); and
·         Assist with epidemiological and 
endocrinological research where appropriate, 
including potential laboratory and field settings.

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS
·         Support implementation and coordination 
of existing and new AZA disease surveillance and 
monitoring programs (Avian Influenza, 
Tuberculosis and West Nile Virus), and other AZA 
based projects, in conjunction with all partners;
·         Organize and manage a biomaterial 
archiving system in a laboratory setting;
·         Develop publications, reports, websites 
and newsletters in conjunction with appropriate LPZ staff/departments;
·         Assist with administrative duties for 
the Davee Center including but not limited to 
meeting planning, budgetary duties, travel planning and word processing.
·         Advise volunteers and interns when appropriate;
·         Attend Lincoln Park Zoo and/or Davee 
Center foundation-related activities as necessary; and
·         Perform other duties as assigned by the director of the Davee Center.




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES


·         Demonstrate a basic understanding of 
ecology, epidemiology and endocrinology for 
collaborative purposes (active research in these disciplines is preferred);
·         Possess expertise in the specific areas 
covered in ‘essential job functions’;
·         Possess strong computer (Microsoft 
Office including excel, access, word and 
powerpoint), organizational (project management) 
and communication skills (written and spoken); and
·         Demonstrate a commitment to wildlife 
conservation through management of wild and 
captive populations, and willingness to 
participate in the department’s team approach to 
conservation research projects.



EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS


·         Preference of Master’s degree, MPH or 
BS with experience in the scientific disciplines 
of ecology, epidemiology or a closely related biological discipline.



EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS


·         Experience participating in and/or 
leading large collaborative projects/workshops;
·         Experience supervising volunteers, interns and/or assistants; and
·         Broad training in statistical study design and analysis.




ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS


·         Must be able to work up to 10 weekends per year.


Send application, resume, copies of college 
transcripts and letter of interest to:

                                                Human Resources Department
                                                Lincoln Park Zoo
                                                2001 North Clark Street
                                                Chicago, IL 60614