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Whether you’re working with our sick and injured wildlife, taking calls about patients, or educating our community, the Florida Wildlife Hospital is full of unique and rewarding experiences! Join our team and help us fulfill our mission of keeping wildlife wild by providing quality, compassionate care.

How to Apply

The Florida Wildlife Hospital is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employees and contractors are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.

Please apply on indeed.com or send resume and cover letter to fwhadmin@floridawildlifehospital.org. Let us know which position you are interested in applying for in your email.

Current Openings

Animal Care Technician

Job Descriptions

All

Reliable transportation, a valid driver license and proof of insurance required.
A drug test will be required at the discretion of the director, manager, or president; this may occur at any time and for no reason or cause.
Applicants should have no animal-related allergies.

Animal Care Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION:

may be up to 37.5 hours per week (depending on position)
variable hours, including weekends and holidays
care and feeding a variety of species including orphaned or injured wildlife
record keeping
diet preparation
maintaining cleanliness in animal care areas
general hospital cleaning, including mopping floors, laundry, dishwashing
participation in release of wildlife
administration of medications
animal handling and restraint

REQUIREMENTS:

able to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather
able to lift up to 50 pounds
have an up-to-date tetanus shot or be able to get one prior to starting work
have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
possess good communication skills, a positive attitude, be able to follow directions, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
good customer services skills
rabies pre-exposure vaccines not necessary but helpful

Education Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Represent and be an ambassador for the wildlife hospital at all times
Establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective working relations with fellow employees and volunteers
Provide high-quality care, including cleaning, enrichment, training, and medical treatments, to the animals in the education collection
Complete thorough documentation of animal care using AnimalCare or other software
Work with the Outreach Manager to create and update various programs, including camps, homeschool programs, workshops, scout programs, public and private school programs, virtual programs, and special event programs
Deliver highly engaging and empowering interpretive programs to people of all ages about the animals in the education collection and how to help and co-exist with wildlife
Safely transport animals and other education supplies to and from offsite program locations
Demonstrate responsible animal handling skills at all times
Assist with scheduling and coordinating outreach programs
Knowledgeable about how to operate and troubleshoot all electronic equipment for doing programs
Communicate changes in inventory of education supplies to Outreach Manager
Responsible for the setup, maintenance, and cleanup of all education and program spaces
Follow all sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures
Assist Outreach Manager with training and managing outreach volunteers
Adheres to all Florida Wildlife Hospital policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Have good presentation and interpersonal skills
Be a team player
Be willing to learn
Be able to work indoors and outdoors
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Possess good customer services skills
Prefer if candidate has previous operant conditioning experience
Have an up-to-date tetanus shot or be able to get one prior to starting work

Front Desk

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide top-notch customer service
Being attentive to guest and animal needs
Identify and work compassionately with guests in various emotional states
Work patiently with distressed, frustrated, or disgruntled guests or callers
Answer and triage phone calls from the general public
Intake patients
Manage and create records for all new patients
Guest and caller education
Assist in cleaning the hospital including but not limited to: keeping reception desk area and lobby clean and sanitary, taking out the trash and recycling, laundry, cleaning floors, bathrooms, kitchen, and carriers if needed
Process payment transactions for merchandise, donations, and memberships
Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical records
Relay appropriate information to/from the public to staff and/or management.
Computer skills: Able to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must like working with people
Must be polite and cheerful
Must be truthful and consistent with information given, even if it is not the preferred response for the rescuer/citizen. (Our job is to do what is best for our patients)
Must understand that some animals arrive in gruesome condition
Must be able to handle money
Must be able to use basic technology
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Have good interpersonal skills
Be willing to learn
Be able to work indoors and outdoors
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Possess good customer services skills

Maintenance Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION:

– May work up to 20 hours per week

– Flexible hours, including possible weekends, holidays, and during hurricane preparations and recovery

– Lead a team of volunteers to complete maintenance projects and other maintenance tasks as listed below

– Lawn care following safety procedures and using proper PPE, including using riding mower, string trimmer and pruning tools, etc.

– HVAC filter changes, drain cleaning, and other maintenance

– Understand products and materials for maintenance and construction

– Maintenance and safe use of all equipment including golf carts, generators, mowers, HVAC units, power tools and more

– Safety checks including fire extinguisher checks, emergency light tests and others

– Other general maintenance tasks not listed here

– Help coordinate construction projects done by outside contractors

– Assist with quotes and estimates to be used for grant writing

REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Have a general understanding of construction, HVAC, plumbing, general repairs, and lawn care
Willingness to learn
Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Have an up-to-date tetanus shot or be able to get one prior to starting work
Able to work well with others and be a leader
Able to work with our community partners to help us get more supplies and services for our money

Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising Strategy:
– Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and execute an effective fundraising
strategy aligned with the organization’s goals.
– Identify and explore new fundraising opportunities and initiatives, especially major gifts.
– Communicate with the grant writer to prevent duplication of efforts.
2. Donor Relations:
– Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, institutional
funders, and other major donors.
– Create and implement stewardship programs to acknowledge and recognize donors including
correspondence, small events, and more.
3. Communication:
– Develop and implement communication strategies to effectively convey the organization’s
mission and impact to donors and the community.
– Collaborate with the marketing team to create fundraising materials and campaigns.
4. Data Management:
– Maintain accurate donor databases and records.
– Familiar with Donor Perfect CRM software
– Generate regular reports on fundraising activities and donor engagement.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications) or
at least 3 years equivalent experience.
2. Proven experience in fundraising and donor relations within the nonprofit sector.
3. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
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Preferred Skills:
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Knowledgeable with donor search techniques.
3. Familiarity with social media and online fundraising platforms.

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