The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, research, education and quality animal care. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals year-round and provides spacious enclosures and quality animal care. Animals that cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center. We have been able to provide care for hundreds of displaced animals because visitors like you have made critical contributions in the form of admission fees, donations, memberships, and gift shop. Please visit our website for more information on how you can help us make a difference.

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<div><div>Title:                           Animal CuratorCategory:                   Fulltime, Year-roundReports To:                Executive DirectorFLSA Status:              Non-Exempt                                                                                                          SupervisesAssistant Curator, Animal Keepers, Animal Care Interns, Volunteers                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               General Function To lead by example, the organization and staff through hard work, dedication, appropriate appearance, and proper work ethics.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities) <ul><li> Oversee animal husbandry personnel hiring, training and evaluation</li><li> Provide direction and supervision over animal husbandry staff</li><li> Create and maintain the working schedule for the animal husbandry department. Adjusting schedules to meet the needs of the AWCC. Remaining flexible as Curator to cover the needs of the animal care department.</li><li> Manager on Duty Shifts: the AWCC operates with a general MOD and an animal care MOD. The Curator will assist with general MOD coverage when needed, occasionally having to double cover a general shift as well as an Animal Care MOD shift. The Curator will ensure all animal care MODs are trained to handle emergency situations.</li><li> Establish and implement animal collection and exhibit plans that meet the established goals and objectives of the AWCC</li><li> Develop and implement animal health and husbandry programs consistent with professional standards of care</li><li> Work with the Head Veterinarian and ensure animal health and welfare is top priority, carrying out medical prescriptions and procedures as needed. Ensure staff is trained to handle medical needs and requirements. </li><li> Assist Head Veterinarian with medical procedures. </li><li> Oversee the AWCC animal training regime, ensure husbandry staff are involved and working with the wildlife at AWCC under AWCC’s operant conditioning-based philosophy for its resident wildlife. </li><li> Member of the AWCC shoot team &amp; able to handle emergencies, chemical immobilizations, and other situations that can arise. </li><li> Assure compliance with relevant local, state, federal and international wildlife, and animal welfare regulations</li><li> Direct the development, application and tracking of the animal husbandry operating budget(s)</li><li> Assist with development and fund-raising activities, including special events. Assist with filming projects. </li><li> Participate, as a member of the senior management team, in site, facility and exhibit planning and ensure a constant focus on animal welfare and a high-quality visitor experience</li><li> Encourage, promote, and participate in initiatives to enhance the guest experience both directly and through outstanding living animal exhibits</li><li> Promote staff development, technical training, and morale</li><li> Oversee animal husbandry staff participation in public interaction including behind the scenes tours, speaking engagements, media communication and guest education</li><li> Contribute to educational and promotional materials produced by education and development staff</li><li> Provide guidance and oversight of research and conservation projects conducted by animal husbandry staff</li><li> Serve as AWCC representative to professional agencies, institutions and committees and contribute to institutional accreditation processes</li><li> Attend relevant professional meetings and conferences</li><li> Communicate regularly with professional colleagues at other institutions</li><li> Other duties as assigned </li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Required Skills/Abilities <ul><li> Ability to manage a team in a professional manner</li><li> Ability to work in a team environment to help achieve AWCC’s goals and objectives.</li><li> Strong communication skills, both written and oral.</li><li> Must possess a positive and respectful attitude.</li><li> Excellent customer services skills.</li><li> Exceptional work ethic, attention to detail and time management skills.</li><li> Abilities to lift 80#, bend, reach, stand, crawl, and work in a drastically changing weather environment</li><li> Ability to compromise, listen, learn, understand, and follow instructions and directions.</li><li> Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.</li><li> Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance as needed.</li><li> Ability/willingness to learn and pass on to customers those areas of interest to visitors, such as local history, people, culture, geography, etc. </li><li> Ability to operate UTVs, ATVs, snow machines, trucks, trucks with tongue and gooseneck hitches, and tractors. </li><li> Ability to work with hand tools and small power tools, chainsaws, etc. </li><li> Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed</li><li> Proven ability to effectively lead in a fast-paced environment</li><li> Efficient, organizational skills, time management and ability to multitask </li><li> Current in the following vaccinations: Rabies, Tetanus, and COVID-19</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                         Job Specifics<ul><li> Compensation starting at an annual salary of $70k, DOE</li><li> Option to select medical, dental, and vision insurance. AWCC’s covers 100% of the employee premium</li><li> Option to select 403-b retirement, matching 3% after 1 year of service</li><li> PTO benefits, up to two (2) weeks in first year, more as tenure of service continues</li><li> 10 paid holidays including the employee’s birthday</li><li> 30 hrs of annual sick leave</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                                        PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)<ul><li> A Bachelor of Science in animal sciences</li><li> A minimum of 4 - 5 years of related managerial experience.</li><li> Experience training an array of species, including carnivore and hoofstock animals</li><li> A positive attitude and strong work ethic.</li></ul></div></div>

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<div><div>Our Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for individuals seeking a temporary, full-time volunteer experience at the AWCC. With a minimum commitment requirement of two months, working a minimum of 32 hours per week, participants are given the short term and rigorous opportunity to live on site, join our team, learn about AWCC operations, and gain valuable career skills. These dedicated volunteers are interested in learning about our organization, mission, and wildlife and desire to share their knowledge with others. Fellowship candidates may secure funding through their university, a grant, scholarship, or similar and work as sponsored volunteers. While preference is given to applicants being sponsored for a fellowship, we will accept volunteer applications without sponsorship. Applicants should indicate their sponsorship status in the Fellowship application form and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. While applicants can indicate departmental preference in their application, participants will have duties in both our Education and Animal Care departments, with tasks such as presenting daily talks and tours, assisting with school programs, preparing animal diets, and cleaning habitats. Tasks in this program are given on a scale of earned responsibility, starting with a training and orientation that includes learning about the animals in our care and shadowing staff. *Fellowship opportunities are currently full through December 2024* Our volunteer needs vary through the year due to fluctuating visitor numbers and seasonal changes. There are no specific start and end dates for this program, but availability is limited based on the terms of consecutive volunteer programs. Please include your preferred start and end dates in your application. Ideal participants for this program are in a phase of career exploration. Benefits:<ul><li>Skill building and career training</li><li>Hands on opportunities</li><li>Live on site during full time service</li><li>Team member discount in gift store</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li><li>Must be able to commit to a minimum 2 month full-time volunteer schedule</li><li>Record of current Tetanus and COVID-19 vaccinations</li><li>Valid drivers license</li></ul></div></div>

Naturalist Fellowship

<div><div>Join the AWCC as a Docent! For those individuals looking to volunteer with the AWCC on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, our Docent Program is for you! Rooted in education, our Docent Program seeks dedicated volunteers interested in learning about our organization, mission, and resident wildlife. Docents support the AWCC by helping visitors develop an understanding and appreciation of the wildlife we care for, their wild counterparts, and the awe-inspiring environment surrounding the sanctuary. To meet this goal, docents engage with guests by offering educational opportunities and answering questions as guests view wildlife. All experience necessary to become a successful docent at AWCC is provided through our Docent Training Program and corresponding Education Department staff members. Benefits:<ul><li> Gain valuable hands-on experience</li><li> 10% discount on purchases in the Be Wild Gift Shop</li><li> Free admission to AWCC</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li> Must be at least 18 years of age</li><li> Ability to work well both independently and with others</li><li> Comply with AWCC policies and procedures</li><li> Record of current Tetanus vaccinations</li></ul> Those individuals interested in volunteering with the Animal Care department must first successfully complete our Docent Training Program and be able to speak about AWCC’s core functions and mission to guests for consideration as an Animal Care volunteer candidate. Our volunteer needs vary throughout the year due to fluctuating visitor numbers and seasonal changes on site. Our highest volunteer need corresponds to our highest visitation during the summer months. We are currently accepting applications for docent volunteers year-round. To apply to be a docent, please fill out the application included here and attach a resume. With any questions, please email <a href="mailto:volunteer@alaskawildlife.org">volunteer@alaskawildlife.org</a></div></div>

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