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Wildlife Educator
Location
Saratoga, California, United States
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Part Time
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
$30 - $34 per hour
Posted
55m ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Wildlife Educator designs and delivers educational programs focused on native plants and wildlife, promoting understanding and responsible interactions. This role involves community engagement, curriculum development, and supervision of volunteers and seasonal staff.
Wildlife Educator Based primarily at the Saratoga Wildlife Care Center, the Wildlife Educator designs and delivers educational programs that engage the community, promote native plants and wildlife, and encourage responsible wildlife interactions. Reporting to the Education Supervisor, this role develops curricula, leads tours and presentations, and manages camp programs and volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Delivery & Curriculum: Schedule and deliver presentations for K-12 students, youth groups, and the public on native plants, wildlife rehabilitation, and conservation. Maintain and update youth education programs and develop new learning materials.
Camps & Tours: Lead educational tours of the Saratoga shelter’s Interpretive Learning Path and assist with Summer and Winter Animal Camps at the Burlingame shelter. Research, coordinate, and deliver presentations for local summer camps.
Supervision & Administration: Hire, train, and manage seasonal camp counselors and Wildlife Education volunteers. Track program metrics, monitor expenses, and purchase program supplies.
Collaboration & Professional Growth: Collaborate across departments to enrich educational content, respond with empathy to sensitive topics, and stay informed on humane education practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Experience in education, teaching, working with youth, classroom management, and animal care/welfare.
Knowledge and appreciation of animals (birds, reptiles, rodents, small animals) and humane treatment.
Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and computer skills (MS Office, Google Suite, databases).
Certificates, Licenses, and Requirements
Teaching credential preferred; Pediatric First Aid & CPR completion (or ability to take course).
Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to personal transportation.
Ability to pass a background check upon hire and work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, hear, and occasionally sit, climb, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with specific vision abilities required.
Primarily office and community settings with exposure to moderate noise, outside weather conditions, and potential zoonotic diseases.
Updated 55m ago
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2-5 years
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Part Time
Contract duration
Permanent
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Compensation
$30 - $34 per hour
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Company
PHS/SPCA
Team size
Growing team
Location
Saratoga, California, United States
PHS/SPCA operates a Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga, dedicated to designing and delivering educational programs that engage the community, build understanding of native plants and wildlife, and encourage responsible, compassionate interactions with wildlife and respect for native plants.
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Wildlife Educator
Saratoga, California, United States • Part Time