Program Leader

Statements of Individual Commitment andInstitutional Support

Program Leaders for SAFE Species programs and their supporting institutions must be willing and able to devote the necessary resources (financial and/or in-kind) to oversee and manage a SAFE Species program.

The [Name of Institution] is committed to providing the resources (may include financial and/or in-kind) and support needed for [Name of Program Leader] to serve as the [Name of the species/taxa]SAFE Species Program Leader. This institutional support to the Program Leader includes making time available to work on the program, supporting travel costs to attend meetings, and monitoring progress in their job performance.

As fined in the SAPE Species Program Handbook, responsibilities include:

  • Serving as the primary point of contact for the Program Partners and AZA Conservation, Management, and Welfare Sciences Department staff.
  • Working with the Program Partners to create a program plan which includes measurable field conservation and public engagement actions and engages additional collaborators.
  • Working closely and in a timely manner with the Program Partners, collaborators, AZA Field Conservation Committee, and AZA Conservation, Management, and Welfare Sciences Department staff to maintain forward movement on the program plan.
  • Monitoring and evaluating action item implementation and progress toward measurable outcomes.
  • Working with Program Partners to adapt the Program Plan, budget, and timelines as necessary.
  • Managing funds raised for the Program.
  • Submitting reports to the Project Partners, AZA Field Conservation Committee, and AZA Conservation, Management, and Welfare Sciences staff twice per year.

The [Name of Institution] further acknowledges that the timeline of this commitment spans a three-year period, [20XX - 20XX]. As this period comes to a close, the [Name of SAFE Species Program] will be adapted as needed for a subsequent three-year period. If this program is continued, [Name of Program Leader] and/or [Name of Institution] may indicate their interest in continuing to serve in this role by reapplying.

The above-named institution further grants AZA the nonexclusive right to publish on the AZA website and in AZA publications that information gathered for SAFE Member-sponsored Species programs supported by the institution. The institution retains all rights not otherwise in the public domain.

Name of Program Leader: Date:

Signature of Program Leader:

Name of Direct Supervisor: Date:

Signature of Direct Supervisor:

Name of Director/CEO: Date:

Signature of Director/CEO: