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Humane Educator

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

Job Description

Humane Educator

Full Job Description

FLSA Status: Exempt, Non-Union

Salary: $62,400 - $ 66,000 per year (DOE)

Excellent Benefits Package Available

Who We Are: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco through San Mateo and the northern half of Santa Clara County. Our work means 6,300 lives saved each year. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org.

Who are you: You’re passionate about animal welfare and enjoy developing awareness of animal-related issues, advocating for animal protection, and empowering community members of all ages to make a positive impact for animals. You’re excited to make an impact by creatively managing, designing, conducting and evaluating educational programs with the goals of involving people in our organization and motivating them to act humanely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Specifics may change as programs evolve. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Schedule and conduct educational presentations in classrooms throughout the county. Make connections with teachers and promote school visits for students of all ages.
  • Develop new education programs with the goal of engaging youth in the shelter environment, offering community service hours, and teaching about proper animal care.
  • Create new lesson plans and materials for teachers to borrow from the shelter and teach in their classrooms.
  • Design interactive education exhibits to be displayed in the Humane House.
  • Collaborate with the Volunteer and Community Programs director to design education exhibits in sister organizations if/when necessary.
  • Conduct animal-related presentations for community groups and public audiences of all ages.
  • Conduct inquires and outreach to extend programs to a large audience.
  • Arrange and lead group tours of the Center for Compassion. Inform visitors about adoptions and the services available at both PHS locations.
  • Orchestrate all aspects of day camps “Animal Camp” including child enrollment, parent communication, volunteer participation, animal visits and group activities. Teach campers about treating animals with kindness and serve as the director of each camp session.
  • Establish rapport with other departments; secure guest speakers from Animal Care, Animal Rescue & Control, Behavior, Customer Service/Exotics, Vet Services and Wildlife. Consult with Behavior and/or Adoption staff to identify appropriate shelter animals for child interaction.
  • Coordinate biannual programs that provide insight on veterinary careers for high school students.
  • Plan occasional evening or weekend events that draw adults and families with the aim of enhancing their knowledge of pertinent topics.
  • Respond to requests for information from individuals and groups. Grant interviews or suggest resources for student projects.
  • Create and modify written materials for the department. Keep accurate records and organize files. Maintain collection of visual aids and literature.
  • Purchase office and program supplies, authorize and track expenditures to control department expenses.
  • Handle contributions of items and funds. Acknowledge donations generated from Education programs in conjunction with the Development Manager.
  • Work with the Designer/Webmaster/Social Media Coordinator to advertise upcoming events, update Education pages on the website, and design educational displays.
  • Recruit and place volunteers in suitable roles with the assistance of Volunteer Services.
  • Demonstrate empathy when sensitive subjects arise within the educational setting.
  • Network with humane educators to share progressive ideas and stay current with best practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises the Humane Education Coordinator, a seasonal intern, and 20-25 volunteers active in the Education department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training personnel; scheduling shifts; assigning and directing tasks; appraising performance; correcting and rewarding work; addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to multitask and maintain a safe environment for both animals and people. Upon hire, must submit fingerprints and pass a pre-employment screening and reference check. Upon hire, must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and able to show COVID Vaccination Card as proof of vaccination.
  • Bachelor's degree. One year minimum of experience in education, teaching or related field. Broad knowledge of animal care and welfare issues. Work experience with youth and the skill to manage a classroom. Work or volunteer experience with diverse audiences preferred
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, volunteers, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents. Ability to write professional business correspondence, reports and procedure manuals.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook, computer keyboarding skills, and ability to utilize the internet. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro, photo editing software, and video conferencing desired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Teaching credential preferred. Completion of Pediatric First Aid & CPR or ability to take course. Valid California Driver’s License with a clean record to be insured with PHS/SPCA insurance, and access to personal transportation.

Excellent Benefits Package Available

  • Medical /Dental /Vision/Life/ Flex Spending
  • Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Retirement plan & employer matching

Available to all employees with pets:

  • Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions
  • Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores.

For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/careers

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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