Wildlife Program Manager Milwaukee Campus
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 50865 - 63582
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Howyoullimpactour mission:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring afull-timeWildlife ProgramManager. Theroleleadsour wildlife workwhich includescaretothousands of orphaned and injuredwildanimals each yearandcommunity support tofosterhumaneinteractions with Program Managerreports tothe VP of Operationsandis based at our Milwaukee Campus. The roleworksaweekend day as neededand some holidaysand eveningsespeciallyin our busy summer for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team applytoday!
Key accountabilities:
- Manage programsteam of wildlife rehabilitator staff seasonal interns and volunteers according to WHS supervisory process including staff development; team planning and processes communication and culture; supervision and scheduling; and hiring
- Develop and execute strategic operating plan for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center that aligns with organizational needs and resources.
- Consistently and positively communicate organizational and team strategic direction priorities values and key informationand connect the team to the organization.
- Establish workplace environment within team and relationships and communication between team and other teams which exemplify WHS values.
- Establish andmonitorrehabilitationprotocolsthat:
- Providecarefor thousands ofinjured sick and orphaned wild animalsfrom over 100different speciesincluding threatenedandendangered species.
- Comply withevolving federalstateand local regulationsincluding reporting requirements
- Ensure customer service and partnership with the community providing guidance on human-wildlife coexistence and when tosafely and humanely intervene
- Stay current onbest practices and trendsincludinganimal care emerging illnessesand regulatory changes.
- Build andmaintainprofessional relationshipsand partners with internal stakeholderscommunity partnersregulatory agencies veterinary partnersand animal welfare partners
- Oversee budget management and planning for theteam and program.
- Partner with the Marketing and Communication teams to provide content tosharewith the community about WHSs wildlife work.
Qualifications:
- Demonstratedteam management experience.
- A State of Wisconsin Advanced License in Wildlife Rehabilitationis strongly preferred; ability to get licensed in an agreed upon timelinerequired.
- Rehabilitation experiencein an urban setting and experience with small mammals and avian species preferred.
- Ability to partner with clients staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated alignment with ourmission people-centered philosophy andorganizational values of compassion respect and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach.
- Abilityto navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work.
- Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job which include stooping kneeling crouching crawling standing walking pulling lifting grasping and repetitive be ableto routinelylift and carryup to50pounds.
Hiring range:$
Benefits for our full-time staff include:
- Paid time off including vacation wellness and holiday time
- Health dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Paid family leave
- Group term and voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending plans
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expenses
Benefits for all staff include:
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with six free counseling sessions per year
- Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members animals
- Discounts on adoption fees training classes youth programs retail and events
- Support for student loans: WHS is aPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)qualified employer.
Come seewhy over 280 staff call WHS home!Youllbehappyyou did!
About us:
The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicationinstructions:
Click onApply Nowto beginyour online employment application. We will reach out to you via the e-mail you provided or by phone once we have an update on your application.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
