Executive Director, Wildlife Education & Conservation

Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center; West Yellowstone (MT); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 175.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Profit-share dividend

SIMPLE IRA with employer match

PTO

Resumo da vaga

The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, MT, seeks an Executive Director to lead a nationally recognized AZA-accredited nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare, conservation, and education. You will oversee strategic direction, operations, fundraising, and staff of 40–50 full-time and seasonal employees.

Reporting to the Board, you will ensure financial sustainability, expand programs, and strengthen community engagement while upholding AZA standards and ethical care for grizzly

Qualificações

• Senior leadership experience in a non-profit, zoological, wildlife, or visitor-serving organization.
• Non-profit management experience, including budgeting, fundraising, and board relations.
• Experience managing day-to-day operations, such as admissions, retail, visitor services, and special events.
• A strong commitment to animal welfare and the ability to lead and support a professional animal care team.
• Familiarity with AZA accreditation standards, animal welfare regulations, and conservation best practices, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Strategic Leadership & Governance: Partner with the Board to set and implement long-term priorities aligned with mission and AZA standards.
• Animal Care, Conservation & Programs: Oversee animal welfare and habitat management for grizzly bears, wolves, and other species.
• Non-Profit Administration & Finance: Oversee budgeting, financial management, audits, risk management; lead fundraising and donor relations.
• Community & External Relations: Serve as primary spokesperson for donors, partners, and public.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Non-profit management

Budgeting

Fundraising

Board relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Formação

Advanced degree in wildlife biology or related field

Descrição da vaga

The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, MT, seeks an Executive Director to lead a nationally recognized AZA-accredited nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare, conservation, and education. You will oversee strategic direction, operations, fundraising, and staff of 40–50 full-time and seasonal employees.

Reporting to the Board, you will ensure financial sustainability, expand programs, and strengthen community engagement while upholding AZA standards and ethical care for grizzly