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| HABITAT
SPECIALIST (FULL-TIME) |
Responsibilities:
Major duties of this position in our Environmental
Services Department may include, but are not limited
to the following:
- Maintenance and
repair of animal’s habitats,
such as docks, lagoons, fences, land structures,
etc., including underwater construction.
- Maintain fish stock within freezer
- Staff training for fence handling
- Perform fish catching, netting, and removal
of sea life from lagoons
- Perform lagoon fence cleaning
- Participate in in-water medical check-ups
- Maintenance and repair of netting and dive
equipment
- Participate in Manatee Rescue Team
- Participate in animal necropsy
- Maintain records and systems
Qualifications
The successful candidate
will be a responsible, organized, and motivated
individual who demonstrates excellent “team player” skills.
Must be diver certified, physically fit, and
able to lift 75 pounds. Must work well with animals
and have knowledge of dive equipment maintenance
and repairs. Must have a clean driving record.
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| DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR (FULL-TIME) |
We are seeking an experienced Development
Director to lead our major donor and planned giving
development team. Responsibilities include prospecting,
researching, cultivating and soliciting all types
of major gift donations from individuals, foundations
and corporations capable of making a minimum gift
of $1,000.
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Three to five years demonstrated success in
major gift fundraising.
- Experience with a range of fundraising skills
and techniques.
- Strong relationship building skills with individuals,
businesses, foundations, and community groups.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication
skills with ability to influence people to desired
outcomes.
- Solid skills in managing multiple tasks and
prioritization.
- Experience using computer fundraising programs.
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| PHYSICAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST
(FULL-TIME) |
Responsibilities:
Major duties of this position in our Environmental
Services Department may include, but are not limited
to the following:
- Assist in construction projects
- Attend to electrical, plumbing and automotive
needs
- Assist in the maintenance of DRC buildings,
equipment, vehicles, and boats
- Operate DRC equipment (e.g. radios, boats,
generator, etc.)
- Participate with in-water medical check-ups
of DRC marine mammals
Qualifications:
The successful
candidate will be a responsible, organized, and
motivated individual who demonstrates excellent “team player” skills.
Must have general “handy-man” skills
and be able to work outdoors in the Florida heat.
Must have a clean driving record.
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| SALARY & BENEFITS |
The cost of living in the Keys
tends to be high and salaries, for the most part,
are not competitive with the national average.
This is particularly true at DRC, which is still
maturing as a not-for-profit corporation. Starting
salaries vary according to an applicant's educational
background, experience, and particular job responsibilities.
The starting annual salary for an entry-level employee
at DRC averages $19,000. Many staff members find
it necessary to supplement their income through
other means.
DRC seeks to provide for the well being of its
employees and our salary combined with our generous
benefits creates a competitive total package that
is right for our environment.
DRC offers an excellent benefits
package including health insurance, a 401(k) plan,
paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave,
gift shop discounts, work clothing, and complimentary Dolphin
Encounters. However, the most important
benefits are the extraordinary rewards employees
encounter on a daily basis: feeling the elation
when a dolphin demonstrates a new behavior for
the first time, watching a child grin in excitement
when she sees a dolphin burst out of the water
into a flip, sitting quietly on a dock observing
the fluid grace of dolphins, experiencing the sense
of satisfaction when a student grasps a new concept,
witnessing the magical moment when a learning-disabled
child utters his first word. Moments such as these
are the true rewards, the unique benefits of working
at Dolphin Research Center.
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| TO APPLY |
If you are interested, please send your resume and completed application by email
to drc-hr@dolphins.org or
fax them to the Human Resources Director at (305) 743-7627. You may also mail
them to Dolphin Research Center, Human Resources Director, 58901 Overseas Highway,
Grassy Key, FL 33050 or stop by the center and complete an application in person.
Dolphin Research Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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