Ambassador Program Manager

Organization

Wildlife Center of Virginia

Job Posted

August 29, 2024

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Contact Name

Connor Gillespie

Contact Email

cgillespie@wildlifecenter.org

Location

Waynesboro, VA
United States
Under the guidance of the Director of Outreach, the Ambassador Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the care, training, and management of the Center’s non-releasable animal education ambassadors, which currently consists of ten raptors, two opossums, and seven reptiles. These animals are a critical part of the outreach “staff”; they help share stories of the wild animals that arrive at the Center each year in need of care and challenge people of all ages to take action to protect wildlife. As the Wildlife Center continues to grow, the Ambassador Program Manager will have the exciting opportunity to help shape the overall ambassador collection plan and goals for the Center’s ambassadors during this expansion.

Summary

The Ambassador Program Manager’s main responsibilities are to oversee animal ambassador training, husbandry, health, enrichment, record keeping, and permits. The manager also plays a pivotal role in developing and managing the Center’s on and off-site ambassador programs, utilizing positive-reinforcement training to display natural animal behaviors and teach the public about the Center’s work and steps everyone can take to help wildlife and the environment.

This position supervises the Outreach Coordinator and reports to the Director of Outreach.

For a list of complete responsibilities, including an online application, please visit https://wildlifecenter.org/about/employment

Compensation Information

45,000 - 55,000 annually