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ACRES is seeking a focused and driven candidate for the position of Junior Education Executive to empower individuals by fostering awareness of and connection to animals as sentient beings.

We are looking for someone who believes in the mission of ACRES and will embody our values to be an inspiration to others.

Responsibilities:

• Handle operational tasks and deliver educational programmes including outdoor education programmes to audiences of all ages, including talks, guided tours, hands-on activities and surveys of locations for programmes.
• Conduct educational tours for visitors at the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre.
• Engage with and train volunteers in the delivery of educational programmes and events.
• Ensure the upkeep of educational exhibits, signage, and the education centre.
• Stay informed about animal protection issues in Singapore and continuously update knowledge on humane education strategies.
• Contribute written and visual content for updates on campaigns and ongoing developments.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, provide regular updates, and participate in periodic staff gatherings to stay connected with organisational activities.
• Execute educational roadshows; consolidate and collect donations in line with finance SOP.
• Attend weekly departmental meetings and report to Senior Education executive .
• Monitor and address misconceptions on social media platforms.
• Assist Senior Education Executive to develop engaging and age-appropriate educational event activities (e.g., games, workshops, interactive sessions).
• Assist Senior Education Executive to research and gather information on effective educational strategies and materials to strengthen programme content.
• Perform administrative tasks related to education programmes, including scheduling, coordination with volunteers, schools, and event organisers, and preparing materials.
• Attend and provide support at ACRES-related events such as gala dinners, open houses, and other organizational functions.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Able to communicate effectively and easily with various audiences, including young children and adults with a strong inclination towards advocating for a positive change.
• Able to work on weekends/holidays when required (Off in lieu hours provided)
• Knowledge and deep understanding of animal protection issues and willingness to stay updated
• Teaching or outreach experience is essential.
• Driving license (Class 3/3A) an advantage.

Salary:

$2,500 during three (3) months’ probation; Upon confirmation, $2,700 and eligible for a $300 quarterly bonus , subject to performance. All amounts indicated are before CPF deduction.

ACRES wildlife recovery and rehabilitation facility handles over 10 diverse cases (on an average a day) of rescued wild animals, who may be injured from window collisions, animal attacks, traffic accidents, poisoning, glue trap and other accidents.

The focus at this facility is to stabilise, manage and treat these wild animals, aiming for recovery and release back to the wild at the soonest possible. Welfare of these wild animals is of prime importance, keeping handling to the minimum and observation to the maximum.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual for the position of the veterinarian– who will work with ACRES’s veterinary nurse to care for the wild animals under treatment. They will work a roster of 5-day work week including weekends. Night shifts to feed nocturnal animals may be required when there are nocturnal animals under our care.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To be able to triage rescued wildlife for signs of distress, disease or injury and provide immediate medical care as well as long term care for the animals.
• Perform surgeries and minor procedures.
• Manage the health of over 200 animals rescued from the illegal. Wildlife trade that are housed at ACRES.
• Ensure veterinary protocols and biosecurity measures are adhered to.
• Ensure that veterinary and health-check records are maintained.
• Ensure that the treatment room and stocklist is maintained with proper records and veterinary supplies are stocked as required.
• Assist with emergency rescue (field) operations as required.
• Check enclosures and cages for signs of wear and tear / damage.
• Prepare food, feed and provide enrichment for the animals.
• Clean enclosures and cages.
• Perform final round for end-of-day inspection (animal checklist and housekeeping).
• Work with volunteers and interns.

Requirements

• Degree in Veterinary Science or Veterinary Medicine
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Able to work with wild animals such as tortoises, turtles, lizards, snakes, bats and birds.
• Able to work weekend days, public holidays as per roster.
• Meticulous and animal-welfare oriented.
• It will be a six-month contract-based position, with the possibility of renewal.
• 2 years experience

Interested candidates, please email your cover letter and CV to kalai@acres.org.sg. We regret to inform that only short-listed candidates will be informed.