[Part-time]
Hawks Aloft, a 501(c)3 Albuquerque-based avian conservation, research, and education
nonprofit, initiated Raptor Rescue in 2013. This program includes both a statewide
hotline to mobilize a network of volunteers to respond to rescue calls, and a wildlife
rehabilitation program to care for birds until they can be released back to the wild. The
goal of the hotline is to ensure that injured and orphaned raptors, roadrunners, and
corvids are safely captured and transported to Hawks Aloft or other qualified wildlife
rehabilitators in a timely manner. In 2025, our Albuquerque-based personnel directly
provided care for over 270 birds and the hotline fielded 729 calls. Our Raptor Rescue
Dispatcher fields all hotline calls and determines the best placement for that bird, either
with our personnel in the Albuquerque area or at other rehabilitation centers throughout
the state as well as El Paso, TX.
Currently, our five veterinarians work with several home-based rehabilitators and we
have a small in-house clinic. This facility allows us to provide critical care, diagnostics
such as radiographs, and surgical care. In 2023, we constructed a large flight cage
suitable for rehabilitating Bald and Golden Eagles, although these birds will likely still be
transferred to one of the larger rehabilitation centers for pre-release conditioning.
We seek a part-time wildlife rehabilitator to coordinate the Raptor Rescue program and
work closely with the Raptor Rescue Dispatcher. Other duties include: Interact well with volunteers and other nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Work hand-in-hand with our social media team to provide images and stories.
Some operations are onsite with some remote work on a case-by-case basis. Company vehicles may be available. Tasks:
- Maintain the WRMD medical database
- Manage all state and federal permit reporting
- Conduct in-house rehabilitation and work with our home-based rehabilitators
- Participate in occasional rescues, transportation and re-nesting efforts
- Assist with hotline calls
- Be flexible enough to handle the seasonality of wildlife rehabilitation
- Some night and/or weekend work required during the peak intake season
- Establish and maintain relationships with other nonprofit organizations and government agencies
- Work hand-in-hand with our social media team to provide images and stories
- Collaborate with other governmental and nonprofit conservation efforts
- Conduct outreach in distant New Mexico communities with assistance from our existing team
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven wildlife rehabilitation experience with raptors
- Intermediate-to-advanced wildlife rehabilitation skills including handling, nutrition, physical exam, injections, gavage feeding, and subcutaneous fluid administration
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team-building experience and work well in a team setting
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Excellent written communication and computer skills, including Word and Excel
- Experience with WRMD (Wildlife Rehabilitation Medical Database) preferred
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports
- Vet tech experience a plus
Other Information/Requirements:
Experience with nonprofits, marketing and communications, volunteer and event
coordinating and planning preferred. Must work well as a team member. Flexibility is
essential, as there are times when we have many birds in care and there are slower
times of the year when office and administrative tasks become the priority.
At the time of this posting, some of our operations are onsite part-time, and some
remote work is possible on a case-by-case basis. Company vehicles may be available
for use. Must enjoy working with people, and love birds. This is an immediate opening.
Hawks Aloft provides a generous vacation and sick leave package and opportunities for
advancement.
Hawks Aloft, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal
employment opportunity and to compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination
laws.
To apply, send a cover letter with dates of availability, resume, and at least three
references to: gail@hawksaloft.org.
No phone calls please.
