Company: | Association of Zoos & Aquariums |
Industry: |
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Job Type: | Full Time |
Country: | United States |
State/Province: | Georgia |
City: | Atlanta |
Salary/Earnings: | Inquire |
Post Date: | 04/22/2024 07:56 AM |
Position Summary: The Vice President of Research, Conservation, and Education (VP RCE) will lead teams focused on internal and external research, local and global conservation, and education programs. The incumbent will work with the senior leadership team on developing strategic programming that meets the current and future needs of the Georgia Aquarium. They will work closely with zoological and animal health staff, as well as external researchers and conservation partners to ensure best practices in the areas of research, conservation, and education. The VP RCE will work closely with Development to convey needs and plans for mission work as well as capital projects. The VP RCE will oversee compliance with regulations related to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The VP RCE will be responsible for personnel oversight and budget generation and management, and grants management across their portfolio. They will serve as a key spokesperson for issues related to conservation and research for the Aquarium. Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 100 feet. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An employee must also have the ability to travel by car, boat and air as needed, conduct field work in the collection and research of animals, and maintain daily contact with a living collection of plants and animals. Commitment: I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following: Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and aquatic animals worldwide. Vision: To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation. Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion. |
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