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Director of Development
Full time position available (will consider part-time). Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Development is responsible for all aspects of fundraising to include capital campaign, annual giving, planned giving, and special projects. Principle areas of responsibility include broadening the cultivation, education, and solicitation of current and new donors for annual giving and capital gifts, identification and solicitation of individuals, foundations, and corporations, preparation of fundraising plans and coordination and motivation of volunteers and staff in fundraising and development activities.
Minimum requirements: Undergraduate degree and five years of successful fundraising experience in comprehensive development programs (capital, annual giving, membership, foundation, corporation, and individual fundraising). Email cover letter and resume to laura.buchta@avianconservationcenter.org, or by regular mail to Laura Buchta, The Center for Birds of Prey, PO Box 1247, Charleston, SC 29402.
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Volunteer Staff Program
Since its beginning, The Avian Conservation Center / Center for Birds of Prey has relied on Volunteer Staff Members to carry out its mission of providing medical treatment for injured birds of prey, presenting educational programs to thousands of groups throughout the state, and conducting avian research and field studies that benefit the state and the entire nation.
Whether working with injured wild birds of prey in the Clinic or with resident birds in the Education Program, extensive training and experience are critical to your success. A progressive training program, including educational workshops, hands-on experience, and one-on-one mentor ￜshadowingￜ enables Volunteer Staff Members to increase their knowledge and expand skills on a continuing basis.
There are many different areas in which you can serve ￜ whether you like to work with the public or prefer to work behind the scenes. You will be able to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with visitors, school groups and community organizations. You will also have the opportunity to participate in continuing education programs about our collection and exhibits. We encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity.
New Volunteer Staff training programs are scheduled on a quarterly basis. Information about upcoming sessions will be posted on this site.
Volunteer Commitment
- Orientation Program
- Basic Training
- Minimum of three sessions of one-on-one mentor training
- Minimum of eight hours of volunteer service per month
- Regular attendance at monthly Volunteer Staff Meeting
- Regular attendance at Quarterly Volunteer Staff Training
Internship Program:
The goal of the Center's Internship experience is to provide pre-professional, in-service experiential learning opportunities for students interested in environmental issues/ethics, avian medicine and rehabilitation, or avian research.
- Offered to undergraduate and graduate students
- Credit/Non-credit. The Center does not itself award credit for internships; however, we are pleased to work with academic institutions in meeting student needs.
- Areas: Medical / Education / Research / Specific Course of Study
Candidates must meet all of the following qualifications at the time of application:
- Enrolled at least part-time in an accredited (high school), college or university
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
- Candidate must be citizens of the United States
- Candidate must be at least 16 years of age
- Candidate must have strong communication / analytical / writing skills
- Pre-service interview with Centerￜs supervisory staff
- Candidate must exhibit a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Candidates interested in applying to the Center's Volunteer Internship Program must submit a complete application package. The application package must include the following:
- Internship Application and cover letter describing interest
- Resume outlining educational background, work experience, etc.
- Official transcript
- Two letters of academic recommendation with contact information
- A letter of faculty sponsorship from your college or university. This letter must come from a school official and must indicate their willingness to serve as your ￜsponsor.ￜ The letter must also include the sponsorￜs contact information.
- Waiver of Compensation form
- Waiver of Liability form
Compensation
This is a Volunteer Internship Program. All expenses, transportation, housing/lodging, meals, and incidentals are the sole responsibility of the student intern.
