Hello Stranding Colleagues,

The National Aquarium is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill the Director of Animal Rescue position within the Animal Rescue Department. Annual compensation minimum of $80,000. Interested and engaged applicants should apply through our website http://aqua.org/jobs. Please include a cover letter. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made by e-mailing HR@aqua.org. Please share with any qualified individuals that may be interested.

Director of Animal Rescue

General Purpose:

The Director of Animal Rescue is responsible for managing and providing oversight and strategic direction to the Aquarium's Animal Rescue Program and partnerships. Directs planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation of Animal Rescue programs. Responsible for oversight of Animal Rescue staff and associated program activities, including live animal care, rehabilitation, and triage (multiple sites), stranding and incident response, stranding research, and outreach & education. Responsible for developing Animal Rescue’s strategic direction in concert with internal/external partners and aligning with the National Aquarium’s strategic priorities; assists with the development and implementation of science-based conservation initiatives for marine mammals and sea turtles. Represents the National Aquarium to state and federal agencies, the public, and partner conservation programs. 

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

Required:

• Master’s degree in marine science, conservation biology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 10 years related progressive experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in program administration, including personnel and budget management, short and long-term goal setting, program development and evaluation.
• Employees assigned to this position must possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and possess the ability to drive a variety of vehicles.

Preferred:

• PhD in marine science, conservation biology, or related field preferred
• 24-hr HAZWOPER certification

MARGOT​​​​ MADDEN Senior Rehab Biologist 410-659-9261 443-890-1925 mmadden@aqua.org

aqua.org We are a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. National Aquarium 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Aquarium) ​111 Market Pl, STE 800, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Office)   Please consider our ocean planet before printing.

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