Assistant Manager

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 and 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.

How to Apply

To apply:  Please send statement of interest, date available to start, and CV/resume to sherispeede@gmail.com.

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