Wildlife Education & Care Coordinator

Wildlife Education & Care Coordinator

Schedule:

This is an on‑site, full‑time, year‑round position following a non‑traditional work week of Wednesday through Sunday. Evening and weekend work is required, with evening shifts expected during the busy season. Compensation:
Hourly, non‑exempt position starting at $20‑$22/hr, depending on experience. The position includes 80 hours of paid time off (PTO), holidays pay, and 5 days of sick time annually.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) is seeking a Wildlife Educator & Rehabilitation Coordinator. This hybrid position is designed to align with LTWC’s busiest operational periods, shifting focus throughout the year to best support education, ambassador animal care, and rehabilitation needs.

From May through September, this role focuses primarily on leading youth education camps, delivering outreach and on‑site programs, with continuing and training and handling LTWC’s animal ambassadors year‑round. During this period, the position also provides assisted relief support to the Wildlife Rehabilitation team, including routine animal care, intake and humane euthanasia as needed during peak intake times.

From October through April, the focus shifts toward education program development, curriculum planning, and ambassador training, while providing more consistent hands‑on support to the Wildlife Rehabilitation department. This position reports to the Wildlife Care Manager and works closely with the Community Programs Coordinator to ensure seamless integration between education, ambassador animal care, and rehabilitation operations.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Inc. (LTWC) is a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned and injured wild birds and mammals. LTWC operates under permits issued by California Fish & Wildlife, the United States Department of the Interior Fish & Wildlife Service and the United States Department of Agriculture. Our 27‑acre location includes multiple wildlife enclosures and a new multi‑purpose administration and animal care hospital building.

• Provide daily care for ambassador birds and mammals including feeding, cleaning, watering, medicating, observation, and record keeping
• Develop and implement training and enrichment programs using positive reinforcement and choice‑based methods
• Monitor animal health and behavior and report concerns to appropriate staff
• Collaborate with the Wildlife Care Manager on health evaluations and long‑term care plans
• Assist with administering medications, treatments, and safe restraint as needed
• Maintain ambassador diets and adjust as necessary
• Develop and uphold safety protocols for ambassador animals, staff, volunteers, and guests

• Deliver engaging education programs for diverse audiences through tours, camps, presentations, and outreach
• Lead and coordinate youth education initiatives including seasonal camps
• Design age‑appropriate curricula and program outlines aligned with LTWC’s mission and permits
• Collaborate with local school districts, partner organizations, and community groups to develop customized programs
• Support eco‑tourism education initiatives such as nature walks, snowshoeing, kayaking, and hikes
• Assist with tabling events and community outreach as needed
• Assist with social media by creating educational posts and capturing photos of wildlife rehabilitation stages

• Assist with animal intake, care, feeding, enrichment, and medical treatments as needed
• Support the Wildlife Care Manager, Veterinarian, staff, interns, and volunteers with patient care
• Monitor animals for changes in condition and update records using WRMD
• Assist with releases and assess readiness for release under supervision
• Help maintain clean, safe, and sanitary animal care spaces
• Coordinate wildlife transportation as needed
• Answer wildlife hotline calls and assist the public with wildlife concerns
• Assist with repairs and improvements to the center’s facilities, enclosures, and equipment

• Train and support volunteers and interns within…