The Animal Programs listed below are searching for dedicated members of the AZA community. Individuals interested in applying for one of the vacant Program Leader positions should review the position responsibilities and complete the required application materials, found in the Animal Program Handbooks. Application materials should be submitted to the Chair of the appropriate Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) or the AZA Conservation, Management, & Welfare Sciences Department. Contact information for TAG Chairs are also available on each TAGs' Program page in the Animal Program Database, and also in the Animal Program Resources. Please note that unless a specific due date is indicated, applications are accepted at any time.
*For information regarding TAG and SSP Education Advisors, click here.
*TAG and SSP Ambassador Animal Advisors can apply via an online application form.
TAG Chair
TURACO AND CUCKOO TAG
Please send application materials to the AZA Conservation, Management, & Welfare Sciences Department.
SSP Coordinator and Studbook Keeper
CAPUCHIN, BROWN
Please send application materials to Keith Lovett, New World Primate TAG Chair.
CAPUCHIN, CRESTED
Please send application materials to Keith Lovett, New World Primate TAG Chair.
CAPUCHIN, WHITE-THROATED
Please send application materials to Keith Lovett, New World Primate TAG Chair.
CHICKEN, ATTWATER’S PRAIRIE - Applications due February 1, 2021
Please send application materials to Chris Holmes, Galliformes TAG Chair.
*As a regional USFWS program, higher consideration may be given to applicants from Texas.
CUTTLEFISH, FLAMBOYANT
Please send application materials to Brian Nelson, Aquatic Invertebrate TAG Chair.
IBEX, NUBIAN
Please send application materials to Gil Myers, Caprinae TAG Chair.
IBIS, STRAW-NECKED
Please send application materials to Harrison Edell, Ciconiiformes, Phoenicopteriformes, and Pelecaniformes TAG Chair.
LIZARD, CHINESE CROCODILE - Applications due February 1, 2021
Please send application materials to Drew Foster, Lizard TAG Chair.
MUNTJAC, REEVES’
Please send application materials to Michelle Hatwood, Deer (Cervid/Tragulid) TAG Chair.
In addition to the application and a resume, please submit a short summary of experience.
MYNAH, GOLDEN-CRESTED
Please send application materials to Tim Snyder, PACCT TAG Chair.
PEAFOWL, CONGO
Please send application materials to Chris Holmes, Galliformes TAG Chair.
PHEASANT, PALAWAN PEACOCK - Applications due February 1, 2021
Please send application materials to Chris Holmes, Galliformes TAG Chair.
SNAKE, EASTERN INDIGO
Please send application materials to Brian Aucone, Snake TAG Chair.
STARLING, VIOLET-BACKED (AMETHYST)
Please send application materials to Tim Snyder, PACCT TAG Chair.
SSP Coordinator
CURASSOW, WATTLED
Please send application materials to Chris Holmes, Galliformes TAG Chair.
Studbook Keeper
CONDOR, CALIFORNIA
Please send application materials to Scott Tidmus, Raptor TAG Chair.
TORTOISE, GALAPAGOS
Please send application materials to Michael Ogle, Chelonian TAG Chair.
Candidate Program Leader
BULBUL, WHITE-EARED
Please send application materials to Tim Snyder, PACCT TAG Chair.
FINCH, RED-CRESTED
Please send application materials to Tim Snyder, PACCT TAG Chair.
FISHER
Please send application materials to David Hamilton, Small Carnivore TAG Chair.
GECKO, TURQUOISE DWARF
Please send application materials to Drew Foster, Lizard TAG Chair.
MARINE FISHES
For the vacancies listed below, please send application materials to Paula Carlson, Marine Fishes TAG Chair. In addition to the AZA documents normally required for the application, the MFTAG would like to request the following additional supplementary materials:
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from AZA members.
- One (1) letter of support from a current Program Leader, Studbook Keeper, or member of TAG leadership with whom the candidate has discussed this opportunity and will be able to use as a mentor moving forward.
- A statement of why the candidate wishes to contribute to AZA as a leader for this species.
List of vacancies:
- SHARK, BROWN-BANDED BAMBOO
- SHARK, NURSE
- WRASSE, HUMPHEAD