In July of 2025 ZNE was awarded a Darwin Initiative (UK) grant covering four years, to begin in April of 2026. These funds will support a community based conservation project entitled Recovering Wildlife, Protecting Forests, and Alleviating Poverty through Community Governance, to take place in the province of Gilgit-Baltistan, in northern Pakistan.  

ZNE is the lead on this project, but implementation of the project workplan and activities will largely depend on two in-country partners, Pakistan Environment Trust (PET) and Wildlife Conservation and Development Society (WCDS).   

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Position Background: To support this project, ZNE seeks a dynamic, well-organized, hard-working, and committed team player to oversee the budget, finances, and other administrative aspects of the project, and to provide direct support to the ZNE FCD Director in managing the operations of the project. The Grants Manager provides an important support role, and duties will vary from day to day. This position requires a person who thrives in a flexible work environment, is keen to learn, and is eager to be part of a team.  

The Conservation Outreach Biologist advances the Field Conservation Department's mission through direct conservation work (field surveys, habitat restoration, etc) and through outreach that inspires landowners, stakeholders, and the public to take conservation action. The biologist will also coordinate with regional partners to ensure conservation efforts are strategically aligned across the region. This role requires maintaining detailed project records, preparing reports for partners and funders, and working flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate field work and outreach events. 

Brookgreen Gardens is seeking a highly skilled Manager of Animal Health, Records and Conservation to support veterinary operations, ensure accuracy and compliance in animal records, and coordinate wildlife initiatives across the property.

This position provides functional leadership in veterinary support, animal health documentation, regulatory compliance, and coordination of conservation initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong veterinary technician-level skills, such as assisting with exams and procedures, collecting diagnostic samples, and supporting follow-up care—combined with AZA-level records management experience and a commitment to high standards of animal welfare.

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The Manager of Animal Health, Records and Conservation reports directly to the Vice President of Zoological Collections and works closely with the consulting veterinarian, the Animal Care Supervisor, and wildlife staff to promote exceptional animal health, welfare, and organizational impact.

We seek to hire a Research Scientist 1 to join and grow with the long-standing right whale research team as part of the Kraus Marine Mammal Conservation Program. Our team has developed a low-cost, open-source, customizable smart acoustic recorder that can be deployed in different configurations to monitor signals and noise levels at sea and in New England Aquarium (NEAq) exhibits. This scientist will continue developing these systems, utilize them to make inferences about the effects of noise on marine species in different environments, and help make them broadly available to the greater research and conservation communities.

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This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a two-year, grant-funded position with the possibility of extension depending on funding. Work will be conducted primarily remotely with occasional in-person meetings at both our workspace in Portland, ME and NEAq in Boston, MA. Occasional international travel may be required. Typical work hours are flexible with remote meetings occurring between 9 am – 5 pm EST Monday – Friday. A laptop will be provided, but an adequate workspace and high-speed internet connection are required as well as residence in one of the following states: MA, RI, NH, ME, NY, or VT.

The Research Assistant assists with some or all of the following tasks: the gathering and analysis of research data from the laboratory or the field; attending to the needs of animals in managed care, plants, biological samples, and/or community members. This position reports to a Supervisor level or higher in the Conservation Science & Wildlife Health department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform a variety of laboratory, diagnostic, animal care, educational, and/or field duties.

• Collect, collate, maintain, process, and/or analyze records relevant to current projects (e.g., biological samples).

• Prepare, arrange, and maintain records for sample and/or wildlife shipments.

• Collect and record data utilizing spreadsheet and database systems.

• Document, file, and maintain records.

• Maintain supply inventories and prepares purchase requisitions.

• Assist with repair and maintain of equipment and supplies.

• Learn and master project or program processes.

The Post-Doctoral Associate oversees research projects and performs a variety of assigned research and diagnostic activities, while completing post-doctoral training in a specialized area of scientific research. This position reports to Scientist level or higher in the Conservation Science & Wildlife Health department.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee assigned research projects.

• Collect, process, and enters research data.

• Perform experiments and measurements.

• Interpret and analyze research results and revises procedures as necessary.

• Establish and maintain databases.

• Document research methodology and results.

• Prepare progress reports.

• Conduct and oversee investigations of study subjects.

 The Enrichment Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating enrichment programmes that enhance the welfare and natural behaviours of all animals in the Singapore Oceanarium. This hands-on role is crucial in upholding the highest standards of animal welfare. The officer will work closely with animal care teams to ensure that enrichment activities promote the physical and psychological wellbeing of our aquatic animals.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and maintain welfare-based assessment and enrichment programs, create tools, forms and policies, to fulfill AZA and USDA standards. 

• Oversee the implementation of the welfare and enrichment programs in areas with animals

• Work collaboratively with all animal areas and management to facilitate appropriate response to enrichment assessments, welfare assessments and concerns and improve animal wellbeing.

White Oak conserves and sustains some of the earth's rarest wild animals through innovative training, research, education, and conservation breeding programs that contribute to the survival of wildlife in nature.  The conservation programs span 600 acres along the St. Mary’s River in northeast Florida, surrounded by 17,000 acres of mixed forest and wetlands that make up the beautiful White Oak property.  Founded in 1982, White Oak leads professional efforts to improve veterinary care, develop holistic animal management techniques, and better understand the biology of critically endangered species by providing excellent care and managing conservation programs for over 30 species of imperiled wildlife in large, naturalistic habitats.      

Position Purpose: 

The Conservation and Recovery Specialist will work as part of the White Oak team to maintain exceptional standards of animal care and facility management, focusing on White Oak’s species recovery programs. The goal is to support and expand these programs to achieve conservation targets, including assisting with restoration of populations such as the whooping crane, Mississippi sandhill crane, Florida grasshopper sparrow, and American red wolf through rearing and release initiatives. While the primary focus of this position is avian recovery programs, it also involves work with other taxa, including carnivores and potentially amphibians. Experience with passerines and/or canids is preferred.

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