Administration and Business Operations

We provide the essential services and support that enable our staff to succeed and our mission to soar.

Wall of Birds by Karl Karlson

Least Tern and chicks by Ray Hennessy
Financial Stewardship
As stewards of the Lab’s finances, our team helps align financial capacity with strategic goals, consistent with contract expectations and donor intent to advance the Lab’s mission.
Black Skimmers by Wayne Bierbaum via Birdshare
Administrative Support
Our administrative support team is the lifeline for the Lab’s mission-driven work—ensuring efficient operations from the smallest details to complex planning and processes.
Mourning Dove by Miguel Mendoza Muñoz via Birdshare
Human Resources
To create a welcoming, inclusive place for everyone to reach their potential, we work with our staff to foster personal well-being, professional development, and workplace diversity and culture.
Snow Geese by Deborah Bifulco via Birdshare
Business Service Center
With the tremendous volume and rapid pace of the Lab’s work, we ensure efficient processing of business transactions, including purchase orders, payments, and travel reimbursements to help the Lab run smoothly.
Lab’s entrance by Dimitri Ponirakis
Facilities
Our team manages and maintains 90,000 square feet of facilities where busy staff and students conduct their work, as well as the Visitor Center and 230-acre sanctuary enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors each year.