The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Jeffrey Petrovic currently serves as the Chief Development Officer at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, where responsibilities include managing fundraising programs and leading a team of fundraising professionals. Previously, Petrovic held the position of Chief Development Officer at United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, fostering a culture of philanthropy and managing donor relationships. Additional experience includes roles as Area Director and Senior Campaign Director for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Executive Director at the American Liver Foundation, and Director of Corporate Development at Rocky Mountain Learning Center. Petrovic’s early career involved positions in radio and corporate development, culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Arizona and ongoing education in Nonprofit Executive Leadership at Arizona State University.
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
For more than 50 years, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has been a beloved community gem and leading conservation organization. Millions of guests have come to the park to explore and learn about the desert’s wildlife and wild places through the Zoo’s interactive and immersive habitats, engaging activities, hiking trails, and botanic gardens. Ready to work on the wild side? The Living Desert is a fun, engaging, and impactful place to work and is looking for highly skilled, motivated, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Career opportunities include roles in animal care, conservation, education, fundraising, facilities, food service, guest services, business administration, retail, security, and more. Our team members make a difference in our local community and around the world each day. Together, they further the Zoo’s mission of desert conservation and inspire quests to discover a passion for the desert’s wildlife and wild places. --- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit, accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, ensuring the highest standards of all aspects of animal care, education, conservation, public service, and operations.