Wildlife Program Manager

Wildlife Program Manager – Milwaukee Campus
Milwaukee Campus – Milwaukee, WI 53208

Salary Range $50,865.00 – $63,582.00 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: $50,865-63,582 

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! 

About us: 

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. 

The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. 

Application instructions: 
Please submit your application at wihumane.org/employment

We look forward to hearing from you!