Assistant Director of Lake Thoreau Environmental Center

Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant experience, a CV, and contact information for 3 professional references. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Mike Davis at [email protected]. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). Job Summary The Assistant Director (AD) will supervise wildlife programs stationed at the Lake Thoreau Environmental Center (LTEC) including, but not limited to, Mississippi Dusky Gopher Frog Headstart Program and Gopher Tortoise Breeding Program. The AD will also coordinate outreach activities and events at LTEC. The AD will work with the Director to supervise the management and operation of LTEC. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Supervision of the Mississippi Dusky Gopher Frog Headstart Program. This includes coordinating with partner agencies to collect eggs and release metamorphs into designated ponds. Coordinate and implement activities and events at LTEC including Summer Nature Camps. Coordinate care of captive animals on-site. Supervise Student Workers. Assist and coordinate maintenance of LTEC facilities including Natural Sciences Collections Building, Longleaf Preserve, Mesocosm Facility, Animal Research Building, Herbarium, and Ichthyology Collection. Performs other duties as assigned.