FULL TIME EDUCATOR / HANDLER- with housing

Organization : Conservation Earth / Wildmind (previously Wildlife Associates) in Half Moon Bay, CA (SF Bay Area)

We are seeking a full-time educator / handler with a passion for education as well as providing quality care and handling for a wide variety of wild animals.

We are looking for a motivated, skilled, adaptable and energetic individual. This person must have strong, positive interpersonal skills as well as the desire and capacity to work as part of our dedicated team. Public speaking and effective communication skills plus a desire to educate are essential. This person does not have to be funny but definitely has to be fun!

This applicant will learn our teaching and training methods to participate in presenting engaging and educational environmental science assemblies as well as our various other kinds of programs. This position also provides the opportunity to learn to safely and professionally handle some of the wild animals featured in these programs. This person will also be involved in the ongoing tasks related to providing daily husbandry, training, socializing and enrichment for the roughly 50 animals at our facility.

For this position, a minimum of one year previous handling experience with outreach ambassadors- ideally animals similar to the wildlife in our care- as well as presentation experience to both large and small audiences is needed. Experience teaching in formal or informal education settings is also valued.

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable safety record as well as ability to pass a background check and drug test, throughout the term of employment, is required.

On site housing options available.