Wisconsin Humane Society · 10 hours ago
Wildlife Program Manager - Milwaukee Campus
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $64K/yrThe Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Wildlife Program Manager. The role leads wildlife work, including the care of thousands of orphaned and injured wild animals each year and community support for humane interactions with wildlife.
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Responsibilities
Manage program’s team 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 information and 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 and monitor rehabilitation protocols that:
Provide care for thousands of injured, sick, and orphaned wild animals from over 100 different species, including threatened and endangered species
Comply with evolving federal, state and local regulations, including reporting requirements
Ensure customer service and partnership with the community, providing guidance on human-wildlife coexistence and when to safely and humanely intervene
Stay current on best practices and trends, including animal care, emerging illnesses, and regulatory changes
Build and maintain professional relationships and partners with internal stakeholders, community partners, regulatory agencies, veterinary partners, and animal welfare partners
Oversee budget management and planning for the team and program
Partner with the Marketing and Communication teams to provide content to share with the community about WHS’s wildlife work
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated team management experience
Ability to partner with clients, staff, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach
Ability to 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 motions. Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Preferred
A State of Wisconsin Advanced License in Wildlife Rehabilitation is strongly preferred; ability to get licensed in an agreed upon timeline required
Rehabilitation experience in an urban setting and experience with small mammals and avian species preferred
Benefits
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
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 a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
Company
Wisconsin Humane Society
The Wisconsin Humane Society is a non-profit organization that fpcuses on animal rescue, pet adoption, and veterinary services.
Founded in 1879
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alison Fotsch Kleibor
President & CEO
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