Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
animal facility manager
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 2 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
respond to visitor complaints
speak different languages
read zoo reports
oversee animal management
manage operational budgets
manage zoo staff
manage budgets
manage work
work effectively with other animal-related organisations
environmental legislation
develop visitor engagement strategies
zoo regulations
implement strategic management
organise zoological exhibitions
apply strategic thinking
customer relationship management
zoo exhibit design
speak about your work in public
delegate activities
perform project management
zoo community
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: recreational facilities manager · live animals distribution manager · pet and pet food shop manager · gambling manager · import export manager in live animals
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.