Expiration Date: 2014-01-12
Under general direction of the Executive Director, will provide leadership in the general day-to-day operations of The Wildcat Sanctuary, including operations staffing, facility design, construction and maintenance, security measures, tools and equipment, operational supplies, and numerous areas of data collection, retention and evaluation.
Direct Reports: Animal Care Staff, interns and volunteers
Responsibilities:
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Establish a proactive leadership role and communicates regularly with Executive Director regarding animal management, facility maintenance, and staff supervision.
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Evaluating paid and volunteer labor needs, creating job descriptions, background checks, evaluations, creating responsibilities, and managing intern and volunteer programs.
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In cooperation with the Executive Director, responsible for management of keepers, interns and volunteers, including recruiting, selecting, orienting and training, and developing growth and learning opportunities.
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Ensure staff results by clearly communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising results; coaching and disciplining staff when needed.
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Under the direction of the Executive Director, establish and support strategic goals by assisting to define objectives and evaluating outcomes.
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Maintain quality communications with Executive Director, veterinary staff, keepers, office staff, interns, and volunteers, as needed.
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Responsible for daily implementation, enforcement and oversight of approved policies, procedures and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care.
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Provide direction and guidance to keepers, volunteers and staff through responsible leadership, training, and staff development to ensure a safe workplace.
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Works with Executive Director in the development of new husbandry protocols and diets, including maintaining the vet protocol manual. Will consult with Medical Director on veterinary care.
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Evaluates and manages grounds; design, construction, repairs, infrastructure, perimeter security, internal security, animal security management, snow removal, heating/cooling, seasonal operation and protection, supplies, equipment and maintenance.
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Evaluates and manages animal care needs; nutritional needs, food inventory, veterinary supplies inventory, and coordination with vet team.
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Procures and monitors on-site contractors and servicemen ensuring the safety of all animals, habitats and individuals on the property,
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Oversees safety protocols for the facility, including scheduling training, practice drills and keeping the manual up to date on current protocol
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Performs routine inspection and maintenance of buildings, enclosures, grounds, and equipment and report and structural or mechanical problems.
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Participates in daily husbandry with at most 35% of time spent for office and management work.
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Feed prescribed diets; monitor and report diet consumption. Discuss diets and feeding schedules with keepers
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Monitor, observe, and record animal data to determine health/illness.
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Observe and report animal behavior; perform approved behavioral enrichment activities.
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Assist in restraint and treatment of animals.
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Participate as assigned in non-routine health and husbandry activities such as animal transports, animal introductions, and the medication of animals.
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Provide preventative care, treatment and medication to animals according to standard protocol and/or as directed by supervisor or veterinarian.
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Inspects animal areas for security and safety of animals, staff and the public.
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Perform cleaning, maintenance and repairs to buildings, enclosures, grounds and equipment.
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Construct, modify, and maintain habitats, its contents and animal buildings.
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Secure buildings, grounds and enclosures.
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Requirements:
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Minimum two (2) years experience in work relevant to related animal husbandry.
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Minimum two (2) years experience in supervising, coaching, and appraising staff in a formal supervisor or manager role.
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Four-year degree in biology/zoo related field. (Exceptions can be made with the approval of the Executive Director.)
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Familiarity with key messages and communications; demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate and establish rapport with supporters.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Sanctuary leaders, keepers, co-workers, volunteers and donors.
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Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance procedures.
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Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.
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Ability to work in extreme weather conditions from 100 degree days to freezing temperatures.
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Possession of a valid driver license.
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
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Ability to work varied schedules including weekends and some evenings and holidays
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Ability to operate vehicles such as trucks, vans, and utility vehicles, and motorized vehicles such as snow blowers and lawnmowers
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Ability to utilize hand and power tools
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Allergic conditions which would be aggravated when handling or working with animals may be a disqualification.
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits provided based on experience.
Apply:
Applicants must send a typed resume, cover letter including salary expectations, transcript, copy of driver’s license, and 2 reference contacts to Gail Plewacki, Board President, at jobs@wildcatsanctuary.org
For more information about The Wildcat Sanctuary visit www.wildcatsanctuary.org