Employment Opportunities

Carolina Wildlife Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employees must pass a criminal background check and have or be eligible for a South Carolina driver’s license.  To apply, please complete an employment application.  Send application, along with resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Carolina Wildlife Care, 5551 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212 Attn:  Employment

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with the intent of filling the position as soon as possible with the best candidate.

Executive Director – Posted 5/29/12 

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of Carolina Wildlife Care, Inc., (CWC).  This position reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for leading the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives effectively and efficiently.  This individual will be responsible for carrying on the strong legacy of CWC through community outreach and fundraising.

Expectations of the Executive Director include:

1. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational, fundraising and financial objectives with the Board of Trustees and staff, and implementing plans and policies authorized by the board.

2. Ensure revenue generating and fundraising activities to develop existing program operations and objectives.

3. Develop and enhance relationships with donors, community partners and foundations.

4. Provide organization visibility within the community through public relations and promotional efforts.

5. Develop and effectively implement community service and CWC educational programs.

6. Recruit, orient, train, and develop volunteers in fundraising and program activities and supervise Wildlife Rehabilitation Director on training and development of animal care staff.

7. Lead staff, Finance Committee, and the Board in preparing a budget; ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines.

8. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Qualifications Minimum undergraduate degree; preference for marketing, public relations, management, or related fields.

•  Minimum three years experience with operation of non-profit or similar small business, preferably wildlife conservation or similar area of interest.
  
  
•  Supervisory management experience and strong passion for the mission of CWC necessary.
  
  
•  Demonstrated development skills, including special event and major donor fundraising, and grant writing.
  
  
•  Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication skills are essential.
  
  
•  Strong computer skills, particularly desktop and web publishing essential.
  
  
•  Ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of people from volunteers and staff to business owners and board members.
  
  
•  Experience in media relations and communications a plus.

Position is full time.  Compensation package based on experience.  Criminal background check, drug screen, and reference checks will be required as a condition of employment.

Applications are available at www.carolinawildlife.org and may be submitted along with resume, cover letter and salary requirement to:  Carolina Wildlife Care, 5551 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC  29212, Attention: Employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer