Associate Director, WCS Institute

The WCS Institute helps the Wildlife Conservation Society save wildlife and wild lands by synthesizing and disseminating lessons learned from the field and from our living collections, strengthening existing conservation efforts, and applying WCS's experience and values to advance the action agenda for conservation.

The Institute seeks to fill the position of Associate Director. The primary responsibilities of the position are to provide support for preparation of the biennial publication State of the Wild; coordinate annual meetings on topics of importance to WCS; work to document and publicize 'lessons learned' from across WCS; help develop broad initiatives of interest to the Institution; and engage in general administration of the Institute, including developing funding proposals.

Applicants must have: an earned doctorate or equivalent experience in a field related to the conservation of biological diversity; a strong background (5-10 years) in cross-disciplinary work experience in one or more of the social sciences preferred; demonstrated experience in analysis, writing and editing with emphasis on work addressing synthetic, interdisciplinary treatments; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The position reports to the Director of the Institute and is based at WCS headquarters in the Bronx Zoo in New York City.

Salary level is commensurate with experience. Benefits include generous vacation, medical/dental, 401K and on site parking.

To apply, please email or send cover letter with salary history, and C.V. to:

Dr. Kent Redford,
WCS Institute, Wildlife Conservation Society,
2300 Southern Boulevard,
Bronx, NY 10460, USA.

Closing date: March 31, 2006.