Humane Education Instructor

Part time - Hourly (up to 16 hours per week). Reports to the Humane Education Manager.  

The Education Instructor will be responsible for teaching all visitors that attend programs and visit Rescue Ranch about the animals we currently have in our care. They will also ensure the proper care of all Rescue Ranch Ambassador Animals.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma required; relevant higher education such as Continuing Education, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Animal Health and Science or Early Childhood Education preferred. 

Minimum 1 year experience working with children in an education setting. 

Experience working with a variety of animals is preferred, but not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach education classes about the care and survival of our RR Animal Ambassadors to children and adults

Under direct supervision, create new programs and enhance current programs.

Work with volunteers to help visitors interact with RR Animal Ambassadors.

Keep current in knowledge about domestic and wild animals, the natural environment, and other related topics in humane education.

Perform various office tasks as needed, such as answering phones, taking payments, booking programs, typing up schedules, and copying and folding flyers.

Maintain compliance with Rescue Ranch policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Participate in Rescue Ranch activities and support events as required.

Represent Rescue Ranch standards of professionalism.

Assist in the general cleaning of the main building including trash removal, sweeping, mopping and supply restocking.

Provide tours to Ranch visitors.

Performs other duties as assigned and reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

Other Skills and Qualifications:  

May require working some holidays, nights, and weekends.

Experience presenting educational programs to preschool and school age children.

Experience working with and handling small mammals, birds, reptiles, farm animals, and other animals.

Knowledge of animal types, species, and breed identification.

Must be willing to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Ability to take charge and react calmly and quickly in stressful situations involving people and animals.

Must be organized, motivated, reliable, able to multitask and work well with general supervision.

Ability to use positive techniques for handling disruptive people of any age.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Must have technology skills including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, social media, and internet navigation.

Employee must demonstrate ability to work effectively with others (including co-workers, volunteers, and guests) by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; and addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.

For more information, contact [email protected]