Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue (www.sychimprescue.org) seeks a compassionate person with a strong work ethic to serve as Assistant Manager for our chimpanzee sanctuary in rural Cameroon.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting sanctuary Co-Managers with daily operations at the sanctuary
- Working with managers, veterinarians, caregivers, and volunteers to ensure the best care possible for resident chimpanzees
- Helping with food prep/feedings, giving medication, ensuring provision of enrichment, facility maintenance, shopping for supplies
- Calculating monthly salaries & tracking expenses (computerized)
- Taking videos/photos of the chimpanzees and providing weekly stories for social media postings done by US staff.
Required Qualifications:
- Fluency in English, spoken and written
- Good conversational French
- Strong computer experience: MS Excel, Word; proven math/accounting skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong interest in chimpanzees and conservation
Prefer:
- Previous residency in developing country
- Experience in photography/videography and social media
Compensation package includes:
- Room and board (vegetarian) in rustic camp
- Salary stipend to be determined based on experience
- 1 flight per year for non-Cameroon nationals
- Cost of visa covered for non-Cameroon nationals
- Evacuation insurance covered for non-Cameroon nationals.
Work schedule and vacation: To be discussed.
To apply: please send statement of interest, date available to start, and CV/resume to sheri...@gmail.com.