Executive Director

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The Executive Director is responsible for managing the staff and supervising the 20-acre facility, interacting with the many volunteers, maintaining all permits and licenses, working with the Board of Directors to develop annual budget and provide strategic direction for the organization, fundraising to meet budget targets, and representing the Center to state and federal agencies, the public, and partner conservation programs.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

There are three main facets to NMWC: a Wildlife Hospital, Wildlife Education programs, and our onsite native wildlife exhibits that are open to the public daily. Our annual operating budget has been steadily climbing in recent years as the organization has experienced significant growth. Last year’s budget was approximately $650,000.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree required, although significant experience may substitute for education; at least 8 years of upper-level management experience in a related organization; at least 2 years of experience in 1 of the following: wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife education, and/or exhibition of wildlife; ability to speak publicly about issues facing wildlife and their habitats; ability to formulate and communicate an organizational vision; and experience in fundraising and in basic facility management and operations.

How to Apply: 

How to Apply: Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three references to Board Vice President, Karen Garcia, at [email protected]. No phone calls, please. Please put “NMWC Executive Director” in the subject line.

Contact Information
Name: 
Karen Garcia
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Wildlife Center
City: 
Espanola
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87532
Business Phone: 
(505) 753-9505
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.newmexicowildlifecenter.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Feb 2 2021
Date to Remove: 
Mar 3 2021

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