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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.
Carolina Wildlife Care (CWC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center
located in Columbia, South Carolina, is recruiting for two key positions,
Wildlife Rehabilitation Director and Executive
Director. With a 22 year history and treatment of more
than 55,000 sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, CWC has a strong
reputation and solid legacy for supporting and protecting wildlife
in South Carolina.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Director position is responsible for
the day-to-day operations of the center, including direct wildlife
care. The Executive Director position is tasked primarily with
fundraising, education, community awareness and outreach. Both
positions are exciting opportunities to continue the meaningful
work of this vital organization and ensure the ongoing care and
rehabilitation of wildlife in our state.
Executive Director – Posted 9/25/11
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
Wildlife Rehabilitation Director - Posted 9/25/11
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Director oversees the daily operations
of the wildlife center. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Director reports
to the Executive Director and is responsible for all aspects of
wildlife care, the internship program and animal care training for
an established Wildlife Center.
Some of the responsibilities in managing the rehabilitation program
include:
1. Ensure that all wildlife care needs are met daily and
maintain high quality of care standards.
2. Administer medical and supportive care for admissions
according to CWC rehabilitation standards or current acceptable
standards in wildlife rehabilitation.
3. Supervise the scheduling, daily activities and performance
of wildlife rehabilitation staff, interns and volunteers.
4. Over see the care and well being of a small collection
of CWC non-releasable wildlife ambassadors.
5. Provide public assistance both in person and over the
phone regarding wildlife rescues, transport, emergency care and
wildlife conflict resolution.
6. Manage projects/events at the wildlife center to include
the Wildlife Baby Shower, work days, training classes and visits
by guests.
7. Maintain inventory and oversee the purchasing of animal
diets and rehabilitation supplies within budget guidelines.
8. Coordinate animal visits and maintain positive relationships
with local veterinarians.
9. Maintain accurate animal records, reports and statistics
for reporting purposes.
10. Establish and maintain sound working relationships and cooperative
arrangements with veterinarians, other wildlife rehabilitation
groups and community organizations to address wildlife center’s
needs.
11. Be responsible for the recruitment and training program
for over 100 volunteers, in conjunction with the Volunteer Coordinator.
12. Be responsible for operating within budget guidelines
and coordination with Executive Director in preparing an annual
operations budget.
Qualifications
- Minimum undergraduate degree and two years experience
working full time in a wildlife rehabilitation center or equivalent
animal care facility. Preference will be given to candidates
with experience in non-profit/volunteer organizations.
- Must have experience working with a variety of wild birds and
considerable knowledge of the rehabilitation of other species,
including mammals and reptiles.
- Possess a strong commitment to the care and conservation of
wildlife.
- Experienced in supervising and training staff, volunteers and/or
interns.
- Strong organizational skills and the capacity to handle multiple
responsibilities.
- Ability to act quickly, efficiently and calmly under stressful
conditions and maintain enthusiasm and a professional demeanor.
- Capacity to delegate tasks and motivate others to perform according
to skills and abilities.
- Ability to provide offsite wildlife care during nesting season,
or as needed.
- Must be capable of making euthanasia decisions and performing
euthanasia.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in all types of outdoor
conditions.
- Must have or be able to obtain a valid South Carolina state
driver’s license with no record of major or repeated minor traffic
offenses.
- Ideal candidate will have experience in compiling and analyzing
animal intake statistics and submitting state and federal reports.
- Must have or be willing to obtain pre-exposure rabies and tetanus
vaccinations.
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
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