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Zoo Director

Lead conservation initiatives and educational outreach while managing the operational and financial aspects of the zoological park.

35 000 – 85 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Master's degree
Education level
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Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
5-7 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
5-7 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
45 000 – 60 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
60 000 – 85 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

Les voies d'accès incluent des stages en parcs zoologiques, des postes d'assistant en gestion de la faune ou la coordination de projets environnementaux.

L'expérience pratique est essentielle.

Training — Belgium

Le poste de directeur de parc zoologique nécessite généralement un master en biologie, zoologie ou sciences de l'environnement, complété par des compétences en gestion.

Des formations complémentaires en gestion de projet et en sécurité sont souvent recommandées.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi est stable avec une demande modérée, principalement dans les parcs zoologiques publics et privés ainsi que dans les organisations de conservation.

Le télétravail est rare en raison de la nature du poste.

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