Also called: Sanctuary Executive Director
Runs a sanctuary where rescued farm animals, wildlife, or exotic animals live out their lives.
Oversees care for 300 rescued cows, pigs, and chickens, manages volunteers and donors, and decides which new rescues the sanctuary can take in.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's helpful; years of animal care and nonprofit experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Nonprofit Management.
Growing about average. Small field.
Low risk for 10 years. Software helps with donors and records; caring for animals and running the sanctuary stay hands-on leadership.
Classes: Biology, Business or economics, Agriscience (FFA), Speech & debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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