Training Coordinator
ISIS is currently building our new Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) software. As over 600 institutions in 72 countries begin to move from our current software to ZIMS, thousands of users will need training to help them use the new system to its fullest capacity.
The training coordinator will work with AZA and other international zoo and aquarium organizations around the world to produce a variety of training materials and curricula for ZIMS, and will develop the ZIMS training program. This position is located at the ISIS head office near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Travel, including international, will be required.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join an international conservation organization and to have a real impact on captive animal management.
A qualified candidate will have:
- experience in a zoo, aquarium, or related institution
- excellent writing and speaking skills
- experience teaching adults
- strong computer skills, including basic troubleshooting abilities
- ability to learn quickly
- ability to be self-directed, yet act as part of a team
- exceptional problem-solving skills
- strong leadership skills
In addition, an exceptional candidate will have:
- experience working with volunteers
- experience with zoological records keeping
- experience creating e-learning materials
- a second language in addition to English (French, Spanish, or Japanese are particularly helpful)
Interested candidates should send a resume to Elisabeth Hunt.
ISIS does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or handicap.
.NET Developer
Job Title:
.Net Developer
(Full-time, Permanent Position)
Contact: wfang@isis.org.
Description
ISIS seeks a full-time permanent .Net Developer to help us intensively develop and maintain the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS). It will be located at the ISIS office in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Qualifications :
· 2-3 + years of .NET (ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server) web development in a formal programming environment.
· Solid programming experience.
· Team player.
· ISIS does not cover relocation expenses.
The ISIS office is a relaxed, enjoyable and welcoming environment populated by highly skilled and passionate staff completely devoted to serving the zoo and aquarium community. It is an exciting time at ISIS as we develop the new visionary Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) software.
Interested applicants are asked to send a resume and inquires to wfang@isis.org
ISIS does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
ISIS is a non-profit organization that provides zoological software and technical support to a global membership of zoos and aquariums – now 730 institutions in 73 countries. ISIS software is the world standard and ISIS is the largest zoological membership organization in the world. ISIS is the global database for the zoological and aquarium community, storing and disseminating the data collected by thousands of professionals who are working to conserve, breed and care for endangered animals. ISIS is developing the next generation of software which promises to revolutionize the way the zoo and aquarium profession collects and shares data globally: ZIMS (Zoological Information Management System). This is a cutting edge, visionary, complex system and there is nothing like it in the world. ISIS values a causal, collegial atmosphere and has a very diverse staff. While ISIS does not keep any actual animals, the people who work at ISIS generally share a passion to conserve the earth’s living species. More than a dozen languages are spoken inside the ISIS office. Though ISIS is a relatively small non-profit, we think and work with a global consciousness, and our staff are in relationship with a huge variety of people from around the world. Beyond salary, ISIS offers a very attractive benefit plan