<p dir="ltr">Expiration Date: 2014-01-12</p>
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<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Direct Reports:   Animal Care Staff, interns and volunteers</p>
<p dir="ltr">Responsibilities:</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Establish a proactive leadership role and communicates regularly with Executive Director regarding animal management, facility maintenance, and staff supervision.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Evaluating paid and volunteer labor needs, creating job descriptions, background checks, evaluations, creating responsibilities, and managing intern and volunteer programs.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Ensure staff results by clearly communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising results; coaching and disciplining staff when needed.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Under the direction of the Executive Director, establish and support strategic goals by assisting to define objectives and evaluating outcomes.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Maintain quality communications with Executive Director, veterinary staff, keepers, office staff, interns, and volunteers, as needed.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Responsible for daily implementation, enforcement and oversight of approved policies, procedures and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Provide direction and guidance to keepers, volunteers and staff through responsible leadership, training, and staff development to ensure a safe workplace.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">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.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Evaluates and manages animal care needs; nutritional needs, food inventory, veterinary supplies inventory, and coordination with vet team.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Procures and monitors on-site contractors and servicemen ensuring the safety of all animals, habitats and individuals on the property,</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Oversees safety protocols for the facility, including scheduling training, practice drills and keeping the manual up to date on current protocol</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Performs routine inspection and maintenance of buildings, enclosures, grounds, and equipment and report and structural or mechanical problems.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Participates in daily husbandry with at most 35% of time spent for office and management work.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Feed prescribed diets; monitor and report diet consumption.  Discuss diets and feeding schedules with keepers</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Monitor, observe, and record animal data to determine health/illness.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Observe and report animal behavior; perform approved behavioral enrichment activities.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Assist in restraint and treatment of animals.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Participate as assigned in non-routine health and husbandry activities such as animal transports, animal introductions, and the medication of animals.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Provide preventative care, treatment and medication to animals according to standard protocol and/or as directed by supervisor or veterinarian.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Inspects animal areas for security and safety of animals, staff and the public.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Perform cleaning, maintenance and repairs to buildings, enclosures, grounds and equipment.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Construct, modify, and maintain habitats, its contents and animal buildings.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Secure buildings, grounds and enclosures.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Requirements:</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Minimum two (2) years experience in work relevant to related animal husbandry.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Minimum two (2) years experience in supervising, coaching, and appraising staff in a formal supervisor or manager role.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Four-year degree in biology/zoo related field. (Exceptions can be made with the approval of the Executive Director.)</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Familiarity with key messages and communications; demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate and establish rapport with supporters.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Sanctuary leaders, keepers, co-workers, volunteers and donors.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance procedures.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Ability to work in extreme weather conditions from 100 degree days to freezing temperatures.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Possession of a valid driver license.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Ability to work varied schedules including weekends and some evenings and holidays</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Ability to operate vehicles such as trucks, vans, and utility vehicles, and motorized vehicles such as snow blowers and lawnmowers</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Ability to utilize hand and power tools</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Allergic conditions which would be aggravated when handling or working with animals may be a disqualification.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits provided based on experience.</p>
Apply:
<p dir="ltr">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 <a href="mailto:jobs@wildcatsanctuary.org">jobs@wildcatsanctuary.org</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">For more information about The Wildcat Sanctuary visit www.wildcatsanctuary.org</p>