Lake Tahoe Humane Society and S.P.C.A.

Humane and Environmental Education Manager

Program Description: “Keep Tahoe Kind” is being expanded for outreach to seasonal residents and visitors of the Greater Lake Tahoe Basin. The information and activity program is conducted in schools, at special events and activities in collaboration with other wildlife and environmental advocacy groups. An interactive web site is to be developed as a portal and resource for those interested in the Tahoe area.

Job Description: Reporting to the Executive Director, the HEE Manager plans, organizes and implements programs with outreach to youth, teachers, general public, social service agencies and environmental groups of the Greater Lake Tahoe Basin. The focus is promotion of compassion and respect for domestic and wild animals and protection and preservation of our shared habitat. This is an opportunity to help create an innovative and broad humane education program in one of the most beautiful, four season recreation areas in the country. South Lake Tahoe is located in the Sierra Mountains, between San Francisco, California and Reno, Nevada.

Job Duration: Year Round
Job Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Key Qualifications:

• A degree and minimum two years of professional experience related to humane and environmental values education.
• Previous program creation and development experience a plus.
• Possess knowledge about animal behavior, animal welfare issues, and be willing to learn about Tahoe specific issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including computer skills.
• Highly motivated to assure the humane treatment of wild and domestic animals.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently, as a team member, and to supervise volunteers.
• Flexible, able to respond to challenges with mature judgement.
• Ability to be around animals with no allergic or other adverse reactions.
• Ability to lift materials of moderate to heavy weight.
• Possess personal transportation and a valid California driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Salary: $40,000.00/year
Benefits: Medical

Deadline: February 9, 2007 or until filled
Available: On or about March 1, 2007
Procedure: By US Postal Service, submit a cover letter which includes why this position fits your career goals, your resume, three professional references and two letters of recommendation to:

Contact: Dawn Armstrong, Executive Director
Address: P.O. Box PET, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
Telephone: (530) 577-4521
Email:
Website: in development