Join our Raptor Center team! Explore our current open positions below:

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Education Director Responsibilities

Department leadership and operations (45%):

  • Create and implement a short term and long-term strategic vision for the education department
  • Perform supervisory duties of staff to include directing activities, scheduling, mentoring, performance management, hiring
  • Oversee the care and management of TRC’s ambassador bird collection
  • Work with TRC leadership to manage education department budget and administrative functions
  • Modify practices and procedures to improve department efficiency and quality
  • Serve on the TRC leadership team

 

Partnership and education program development and implementation (40%):

  • Lead education partnership development and network expansion with internal and external stakeholders and partners, including working with school systems and K-12 education programs with the support of staff
  • Support the department team in the planning and implementation of educational programming, both onsite at TRC and offsite
  • Manage the implementation of medium-sized grant funded program initiatives and identification of new opportunities

 

Professional Trainings (10%):

  • Lead a team on developing, maintaining, and implementing instructional programs, professional workshops, and online trainings on the care and management of raptors

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Education Director Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BA/BS in relevant field with a minimum of 6 years post-degree experience leading and supervising teams or advanced degree and 4 year’s experience leading and supervising teams
  • At least 5 years of experience working with live animals for education programming
  • Experience working with volunteers
  • Experience in planning, leading, and coordinating projects
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, excel, Power point); ability to create reports and presentations
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 or more years experience working with ambassador raptors
  • Experience in developing sustainable partnerships with internal and external partners
  • Experience in grant writing and management
  • Experience handling eagles
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Knowledge of raptor behavior, ecology, or other related field
     

Apply for Education Director Role

Visit the University's hiring site and search for Job ID 363945 (listed as job title "Full-Time Acad Prof and Admin, (9745S2)"). Applications mailed to The Raptor Center will not be considered.

Cover letter and resume required. These documents can be attached to your application by assessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. This position will remain open until filled. For the best chance to be considered, apply as soon as you are able.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647

Clinic Manager - Job ID #364364

The clinic manager oversees the day-to-day operations and systems within the TRC clinic, ensuring a high standard of patient care is maintained while meeting all the teaching, research and service goals set by the medical director. Day-to-day operations that the clinic manager will oversee include, but are not limited to, facilities, patient flow, staffing schedules, division of tasks, and efficiency. The role includes managing, supervising and coordinating the activities of 2 veterinary technicians, 1 veterinary technician assistant, and several student workers. The clinic manager is the liaison for TRC’s clinic volunteers, which involves volunteer training, leading volunteer meetings, volunteer engagement, and resolving conflicts. The position involves project management, coordination of tasks such as annual reports and research projects, and support of the clinic’s teaching and outreach initiatives, which may include primary instruction depending on the individual’s skill set. The clinic manager will be expected to help with daily patient care and other clinic operational tasks during times of need. This position will require some flexibility in working hours as needed.

Salary range: $56,000.00 - $60,000.00

Hours: 40 hours per week; the schedule of hours could vary based on department needs and could include weekends and/or evenings.

Apply online here and search for Job ID #364364

Click below to see full job responsibilities, required qualifications, and application instructions.

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Clinic Manager Responsibilities

Supervision and management of people and workflow within the TRC clinic, which includes but is not limited to (60%):

  • Manage and supervise 2 veterinary technicians, 1 veterinary technician assistant, and several student workers
  • Supervise the daily activities of clinic and flight volunteers
  • Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the clinic, including facilities, patient care, staffing schedules, division of duties, etc.
  • Identify challenges and opportunities for improvement within the daily operations of the TRC clinic, and propose solutions to the clinic leadership team (associate veterinarian, medical director, assistant director).
  • Manage clinic facilities (arrange for minor repairs – plumbing, electrical, etc.)
  • Oversee and manage the clinic permits and associated reporting requirements
  • Oversee and manage clinic initiatives and projects as assigned

Patient care and clinic support work (25%):

  • Assist with daily patient care needs, veterinary staff support, and clinic operational tasks as needed

Teaching and outreach (10%):

  • Manage and contribute to the development and implementation of TRC’s clinical training offerings (online courses, in-person training, etc.)
  • Represent TRC in a professional manner consistent with the TRC clinic’s identified mission and goals

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Clinic Manager Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree plus at least 4 years of experience in the veterinary and/or wildlife rehabilitation field, or a combination of related education (ie CVT) and work experience to equal at least 8 years
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory/advanced management experience in a professional setting
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with others, strong interpersonal skills
  • Comfort in speaking in front of audiences
  • Physical abilities: lift to 35 pounds; walk ¼ mile
  • Basic competency in the Microsoft suite: Word, Excel, Gmail, PowerPoint

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a veterinary medicine setting in any type of practice (small, large, equine, wildlife) in any role (customer service representative, practice manager, veterinary assistant, veterinary technician)
  • Experience working in a wildlife rehabilitation setting as a volunteer or staff member
  • Formal supervisory and/or conflict management training
  • Basic raptor knowledge
  • Willing to do public speaking
  • B.S degree in animal-related field, biology, wildlife ecology/conservation
  • Experience working with volunteers

Apply for Clinic Manager Role

All applications for this position are required to be submitted online at the UMN Human Resources website with the Job ID #364364. Applications mailed to The Raptor Center will not be considered.

Cover letter and résumé required. These documents can be attached to your application by assessing your “My Activities'' page and uploading documents there. To request an accommodation, e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).