Wildlife Program Manager

Conservation Maven; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company

Paid family leave

Job summary

Wisconsin Humane Society in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Wildlife Program Manager to lead our wildlife rehabilitation team at the Milwaukee Campus. This role oversees staff, interns, and volunteers, develops strategies, and ensures high standards of care for thousands of animals annually.

The manager reports to the VP of Operations and supports community guidance on coexistence with wildlife. The position requires Wisconsin wildlife rehab licensing considerations and a commitment to WHS values,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated team management experience.
• State of Wisconsin Advanced License in Wildlife Rehabilitation preferred; eligible.
• Experience with urban wildlife rehabilitation, small mammals and birds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead wildlife rehabilitation staff, seasonal interns, and volunteers; drive staffing, scheduling, and development.
• Develop and execute strategic operating plan for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
• Communicate organizational direction and connect team to WHS values and priorities.
• Establish and monitor rehabilitation protocols for thousands of animals across species.
• Ensure community guidance on human-wildlife coexistence and intervention when needed.
• Oversee budget and collaborate with Marketing/Communication for community sharing.

Skills

Team management

Wildlife rehabilitation knowledge

Education

State of Wisconsin Advanced License in Wildlife Rehabilitation

Job description

### Wildlife Program ManagerSave JobWisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee,Wisconsin| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Permanent || Salary | $51,000 - $64,000 per year || Benefits | $51 - $64k annually; comprehensive benefits package || Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |**Wildlife Program Manager** - Milwaukee Campus Milwaukee Campus - Milwaukee, WI 53208 Salary Range $51,000 - $64,000 Salary Position Type Full Time Category Management, Non profit, Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation**How you’ll impact our mission:**The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Wildlife Program Manager. The role leads our wildlife work, which includes caring for thousands of orphaned and injured wild animals each year, and offering community support on how to co-exist with our wild neighbors safely. The Wildlife Program Manager reports to the VP of Operations and is based at our Milwaukee Campus. The role works a weekend day as needed and some holidays and evenings, especially in our busy summer months. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today!**Key accountabilities:*** 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.**Qualifications:*** Demonstrated team management experience.* 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.* 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.**Hiring range:** $51-64k annually**Benefits for our full-time staff include:*** 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**Benefits for all staff include:*** 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.Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! You’ll be happy you did!