Assistant Director of Lake Thoreau Environmental Center

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of 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  

1. Supervision of the Mississippi Dusky Gopher Frog Headstart Program.  This includes coordinating with partner agencies to collect eggs and release metamorphs into designated ponds.
2. Coordinate and implement activities and events at LTEC including Summer Nature Camps.
3. Coordinate care of captive animals on-site.
4. Supervise Student Workers.
5. Assist and coordinate maintenance of LTEC facilities including Natural Sciences Collections Building, Longleaf Preserve, Mesocosm Facility, Animal Research Building, Herbarium, and Ichthyology Collection.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
   

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Skill with GIS.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Ability to develop objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and assess needs
• Ability to process information logically
• Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to establish goals and objectives
• Understanding of the behavior, biology, and specific needs of wild and captive animals
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to interact with all groups of colleagues, students, and guests of the Lake Thoreau Environmental Center

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