Application for this position is either on-line or by US mail;no phone calls please. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to EDsearch@westsoundwildlife.org. Correspondence by mail should be directed to:
ED Search
West Sound Wildlife Shelter
14016 Hidden Heights Ln
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Questions about the position should be sent to the address above or to the provided email address. More information about West Sound Wildlife Shelter can be found at http://www.westsoundwildlife.org.
The West Sound Wildlife Shelter provides injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals a second chance at life and promotes the well-being of wildlife through public outreach, education, and involvement.
The Shelter began organically at a private home in response to a clear need: Injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife on Bainbridge Island had no one to care for them. Since the Shelter began to professionalize its operations in 1999, it has moved to five acres of land, built state-of-the-
Between 2004 and 2012, West Sound Wildlife increased its annual operating budget from $65,000 to $400,000, grew its staff from 1.5 FTEs to 6 FTEs, completed a $600,000 capital campaign, and invested over $1 million in its facilities. In 2012, West Sound Wildlife cared for over 1,000 wild animal patients (a nearly 100% increase over 2004), gave educational presentations to nearly 5,000 kids and adults, and helped more than 1,000 people humanely resolve conflicts with wild animals.
Our desire to provide the best possible care to our patients and promote the protection of wild animals (directly and through protection of their environments) drives everything we do and is the rationale for our ambitious growth and improvement agendas. The Shelter intends to become a leader in the evolving field of wildlife rehabilitation and protection.
Qualifications and experience for this position include:
Required:
Prior leadership position in a non-profit entity
A proven team-builder and effective manager of both staff and volunteers
Experience and success in fundraising and comfort and interest in talking to people about money, gifting, and the work of the non-profit.
Desired:
A Bachelor’s degree
At least five years experience in a non-profit, preferably at the executive level.
Fiscal management experience that demonstrates cost effectiveness and cost consciousness.
Vision and leadership skills that will keep West Sound Wildlife Shelter on its current growth path or move it forward even more aggressively.
Proven ability to work with a non-profit board, preferably of a non-profit providing services to a community, especially wildlife related.
Salary is based on experience and qualifications.
Applications for this position must be received on or before September 5th, 2012.