Humane Education Associate

TheHumane Education Associateworks 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-exempt

Location: Oakland and Dublin

Reports to: Humane Education Manager

Benefits: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.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

• 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)
• Experience in providing programming to culturally and economically diverse groups, preferred
• Experience in facilitating education programs in an informal learning environment (animal shelter, zoo, museum, nature center), preferred
• Familiarity with animal welfare issues
• Experience with animal handling/care, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time well
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Pre-employment background check, drug screening, TB test, and finger-printing clearance required
• A valid CA driver’s license, evidence of insurability and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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 day
• Provide a safe, fun and engaging learning environment for participants
• Follow East Bay SPCA policies and procedures when working with participants, staff, volunteers and shelter animals
• Assist with program administrative tasks
• Facilitate animal meets with youth, following proper safety protocol and monitoring for safe interactions
• Respond to electronic and telephone messages in a timely and appropriate manner
• Provide care for onsite education animals, as needed
• Provide basic communications with clients
• Comply with applicable Mandated Reporter requirements per California Penal Code

Working Conditions

• Schedule:
  • Friday through Monday work schedule
    • Must be available to adjust schedule to work special events or cover as needed
• Work is performed in an animal shelter environment at Oakland and Dublin facilities
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and ages
• Animal contacts and related injuries, including bites and scratches, may occur
• Noise exposure varies and often includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations
• Animal waste contact, smells and visual exposure are prevalent
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation