Wildlife Rescue Center

Location: Ballwin, MO

Job Title: Administrative Coordinator

Full time, salary $36,000-$40,000

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Do you have a passion for wildlife? Are you a person who enjoys a dynamic environment that involves a lot of variety in your work? If you answered yes, then read further as the Wildlife Rescue Center has an exciting opportunity for you to fulfill both! WRC is seeking an organized and efficient individual to fill an opening for the position of Administrative Coordinator.

 

Founded in 1979, the Wildlife Rescue Center rehabilitates sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife and releases healthy animals to their natural habitat. Through educational outreach, the Center provides environmental awareness, promotes a harmonious relationship with native wildlife, and encourages the community to protect our delicate ecosystems.

 

This role will report directly to the Executive Director of the Center. The Wildlife Rescue Center offers an enriching and fun work environment set in a beautiful natural area directly adjacent to Castlewood State Park. We are a pet friendly office. There is the opportunity to assist with wild animal rescues and releases on occasion. We offer flexible office hours with potential for remote work opportunities as responsibilities allow.

 

What you’ll do:

Bookkeeping

• Prepare and process bank deposits

• Monitor accounts payable and process payments due

• Conduct monthly reconciliations of financial accounts in QuickBooks

 

Facilities Maintenance

• Act as liaison with service providers, utility companies, government entities, etc. to maintain operations and facilities in safe working order  

• Facilitate preventative maintenance of HVAC, commercial washer/dryer, and lawn equipment

Administrative Support

• Prepare and report payroll to third party service provider

• Work with insurance coverage providers to ensure policies are up to date

• Work with employee benefits service providers to maintain employee benefits  

What you’ll need:

 

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience 

• A minimum of three years' experience in an administrative position

• Thorough knowledge of bookkeeping processes

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Ability to stay on task in a distracting environment
  
   

The Wildlife Rescue Center offers a variety of benefits including paid holidays and time off, in addition to health insurance and optional vision, dental, and life insurance. 

How to apply 
Submit resume to krutledge@mowildlife.org with subject: “Administrative Coordinator”

(No phone calls related to this position please) 

Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the position.