Humane Education Associate

East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

50% employer paid medical, dental, and

Life insurance

15 days starting PTO

10 paid holidays

401(k) with 3% contribution

Discounted veterinary care benefits

AD&D

STD

LTD

Descripción de la vacante

East Bay SPCA is seeking a part-time Humane Education Associate to support and deliver education programs for youth, including camps, tours and school programs, at Oakland and Dublin facilities. The role reports to the Humane Education Manager and requires effectively managing classroom activities and safety during interactions with dogs and cats.

The position emphasizes engaging diverse youth, coordinating events, and assisting with administrative tasks while upholding animal welfare standards

Formación

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Experience in delivering educational programming and supervising children (K–12) preferred.
• Experience in providing programming to culturally and economically diverse groups preferred.
• Experience in facilitating education programs in informal learning environments (animal shelter, zoo, museum, nature center) preferred.
• Familiarity with animal welfare issues; experience with animal handling/care preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver humane education programs (camps, tours, birthday parties, school programs, presentations, youth volunteer programs, etc.).
• Maintain an organized, structured classroom; assist with setup and cleanup each day.
• Provide a safe, fun and engaging learning environment for participants.
• Follow East Bay SPCA policies when working with participants, staff, volunteers and shelter animals.
• Assist with program administrative tasks; facilitate animal meets with youth with safety protocols.
• Respond to electronic and telephone messages promptly; provide care for onsite education animals as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The Humane Education Associate works as part of a robust Humane Education department and is responsible for supporting Humane Education operations that strive to provide excellent outreach and education to youth in our community.The Humane Education Associate reports to the Humane Education Manager and is directly responsible for the facilitation of our humane education programming including camps, tours, workshops, birthdays, school programs, presentations, youth volunteer programs, and other outreach events.East Bay SPCA (EBSPCA) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit committed to the welfare of dogs and cats in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Our mission is to transform the lives of cats and dogs by enriching the human-animal bond through respected and accessible expertise. EBSPCA is one of the nation’s oldest humane organizations, in operation since 1874, and receives no funding from any national organizations. You can find more information about EBSPCA on our website at www.eastbayspca.org.Category: Part-time; Non-exemptLocation: Oakland and DublinReports to: Humane Education ManagerBenefits: 50% employer paid medical, dental, and life insurance, 15 days starting PTO, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) with 3% contribution, discounted veterinary care benefits, AD&D, STD, and LTD.QualificationsHigh school graduation or equivalentAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferredExperience in delivering educational programming and supervising children (K – 12)Experience in providing programming to culturally and economically diverse groups, preferredExperience in facilitating education programs in an informal learning environment (animal shelter, zoo, museum, nature center), preferredFamiliarity with animal welfare issuesExperience with animal handling/care, preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and manage time wellProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsPre-employment background check, drug screening, TB test, and finger-printing clearance requiredA valid CA driver’s license, evidence of insurability and reliable transportationResponsibilitiesDeliver humane education programs (camps, tours, birthday parties, school programs, presentations, youth volunteer programs, etc.)Maintain an organized, structured classroom; assist with set up & clean up each dayProvide a safe, fun and engaging learning environment for participantsFollow East Bay SPCA policies and procedures when working with participants, staff, volunteers and shelter animalsAssist with program administrative tasksFacilitate animal meets with youth, following proper safety protocol and monitoring for safe interactionsRespond to electronic and telephone messages in a timely and appropriate mannerProvide care for onsite education animals, as neededProvide basic communications with clientsComply with applicable Mandated Reporter requirements per California Penal CodeWorking ConditionsSchedule:Friday through Monday work scheduleMust be available to adjust schedule to work special events or cover as neededWork is performed in an animal shelter environment at Oakland and Dublin facilitiesMust have reliable transportationMust be comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and agesAnimal contacts and related injuries, including bites and scratches, may occurNoise exposure varies and often includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizationsAnimal waste contact, smells and visual exposure are prevalentOccasional lifting up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation