Neo-tropical Avian Caretaker/Rehabilitation Manager (ACM) (Voluntary)

Description: The CASA avian clinic manager will live at the Casa del Caballo Blanco Eco-Lodge in San Ignacio, Belize, Central America. The position will include direct involvement and managing volunteers caring for and conducting medical rehabilitation for Neo-tropical birds from over much of Belize. Daily duties will include intake, feeding, cleaning, food preparation, general care, of avian patients (generally 2 to 20 birds), and working closely with veterinarians who will conduct major medical procedures. Additional duties will often include collecting food (fruits, insects, etc.) from a 20-acre protected reforestation area on site, completion of patient records, logging dietary intake, producing an avian cookbook and care manual. NGO activities will include participating in public outreach and assisting with the identification and solicitation of grants and contributions.

Term of Appointment: Start Jan. 1 – March 15, 2010; End: Minimum 1 year

1 to 2 year commitment minimum

Application process: send letters of inquiry and resume to Jodi@casaavian.org