What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUMMER ANIMAL CAMP COUNSELOR position at EAST BAY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS?

Job Details

Job Location

Oakland Adoption Center - Oakland, CA

Position Type

Seasonal

Salary Range

19.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Description

The Animal Camp Counselor (seasonal) assists in facilitating summer camp programs at our Oakland and Dublin campuses. Animal Camp Counselors are responsible for monitoring campers' safety, presenting lessons and activities in a fun and engaging manner, and supervising animal meets.

East Bay SPCA (EBSPCA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to the welfare of dogs and cats in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Our mission is to transform the lives of cats and dogs by enriching the human-animal bond through respected and accessible expertise. EBSPCA is one of the nation's oldest humane organizations, in operation since 1874, and receives no funding from any national organizations. You can find more information about EBSPCA on our website at www.eastbayspca.org.

Category : Seasonal; Non-exempt

Location : Oakland, CA or Dublin, CA

Reports to : Humane Education Manager

Compensation : This is a seasonal non-exempt position with a payrate of $19 / hour. There are no benefits included in this position

Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older
Experience in providing educational programming and supervising children (K - 12)
Ability to work independently and manage time well
Experience with animal handling / care preferred
Available for scheduled hours (see Working Conditions)
Pre-employment background check, drug screening, and finger-printing clearance required
Demonstration of excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Facilitate youth animal camps, ages 6 - 14, including daily lessons, games, crafts, activities, and interaction with shelter dogs and cats

Maintain an organized, structured classroom; assist with set up & clean up each day

Provide a safe, fun and engaging learning environment for participants

Follow East Bay SPCA policies and procedures when working with participants, staff, volunteers and shelter animals

Assist with program administrative tasks

Provide guidance and support to youth volunteers (Counselors In Training and Youth Program Assistants)

Facilitate animal interactions ensuring proper animal safety protocols

Respond to electronic and telephone messages in a timely and appropriate manner

Provide care for onsite education animals, as needed

Provide basic communications with camper parents

Comply with applicable Mandated Reporter requirements per California Penal Code

Working Conditions

Schedule :

Mandatory (Paid) Training Dates : May 26th - May 30th

During Camp : June 2nd- August 8th 2025

Facilitating Camp which takes place Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm, including time for preparation and clean up. General workday is 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm with a 30 minute lunch.

Work is performed in an animal shelter environment at Oakland and Dublin facilities

Must be comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and ages

Animal contacts and related injuries including bites and scratches may occur

Noise exposure varies and often includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations

Animal waste contact, smells and visual exposure are prevalent

Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation

Salary : $19

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