Assistant Director of Recreational Services, Iowa Raptor Project

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, environmental education, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current Master Class Falconry Permit, with the ability to obtain and maintain a State of Iowa issued Master Class Falconry Permit as a condition of continued employment.
• Experience (typically a minimum of 3 years) providing husbandry care for raptors, developing and overseeing avian research projects, and/or conducting educational and instructional programming with raptors.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and application of verbal and written communication techniques and relationships building skills, with the ability to clearly communication and work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

• Master’s degree or higher in raptor biology, environmental science, environmental education, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with state and federal Education and/or bird-banding permits, and/or with an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
• Working knowledge of assessment methods and activities with the ability to assess research and instructional programs and review learning outcomes to ensure achievement of objectives and strategies.
• Working knowledge of applying policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
• Experience working with and recruiting university and/or college students for raptor-related activities.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.