Wildlife Biologist

Background:

Wildlife and conservation students: Are you tired of applying for jobs
with state wildlife agencies that want you to promote recreational
hunting and trapping of wildlife? Do you want to use your skills and
training for the protection, not persecution, of wild animals? Here's
your chance!

The Fund for Animals is a national animal protection nonprofit
organization founded in 1967 by author and humanitarian Cleveland Amory.
The Fund advocates for the protection of wildlife and domestic animals
from cruelty and exploitation through enforcement/legislative actions,
litigation, investigations, advocacy campaigns, public awareness, and
hands-on care. The Fund has a full-time paid staff of 49 and an annual
budget of $7 million. Besides its advocacy work, The Fund also operates
the 1,620-acre Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas; a Wildlife
Rehabilitation Center in Ramona, California; a Rabbit Sanctuary in
Simpsonville, South Carolina; and a Spay and Neuter Clinic for dogs and
cats in New York City. More information on The Fund is available at our website.

Duties:

• Research wildlife studies, particularly those related to white-tailed
  deer, to assist with Fund campaigns and advocacy work.
• Monitor wildlife management journals and apprise Fund staff of relevant
  studies, developments, and debates in the scientific community.
• Submit written comments and public testimony on behalf of The Fund.
• Represent The Fund at agency meetings, public hearings, and other
  venues on wildlife issues.
• Resource to staff, grassroots groups, and Fund members on wildlife issues.
• Participate in planning, researching, and writing articles and reports
  for Fund publications.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in wildlife biology, conservation, or related field
  required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Prior experience with animal protection/rights issues and knowledge of
  white-tailed deer, black bears, migratory birds, and/or furbearing
  species strongly recommended.
• Commitment to animal protection/antihunting philosophy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work as
  part of a team.
• Must be willing to relocate; job is in The Fund's national campaign
  office in Silver Spring, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.

Reports To: President and National Director

Compensation: Open, D.O.E.; excellent benefits.

Application Instructions:

Please send resume by 1/31/2003 to:

Michael Markarian,
President,
and Heidi Prescott,
National Director
The Fund for Animals
8121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 301
Silver Spring, MD 20910