Under general supervision, directs and supports the Association’s animal wellbeing and welfare initiatives.  Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of AZA’s Strategic Framework for the Wellbeing of Animals, facilitating development of welfare-related tools and resources, promoting applied welfare-related research among AZA member organizations, and building capacity throughout the AZA community on management strategies that enhance animal wellbeing, animal health, and population sustainability. The Director of Animal Wellbeing will work in partnership with other AZA staff, AZA’s Animal Welfare Committee and other relevant committees, Scientific Advisory Groups, Animal Programs, task forces, and AZA’s Accreditation Commission, as well as external animal welfare-f