Careers

Wildlife Conservation Coordinator

Schedule: This is a full-time, year-round position with a non-traditional work schedule of Tuesday through Saturday, including occasional evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Compensation: Hourly, non-exempt position with a starting pay range of $20-$23 per hour, based on experience. Includes 80 hours of paid time off, 5 days of sick leave, and holiday pay.

Position Summary: Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) is seeking a Wildlife Conservation Coordinator to lead wildlife conflict mitigation efforts, implement humane exclusion services, and assist in overseeing on-site facility maintenance and conservation outreach. This hybrid role alternates between fieldwork focused on wildlife exclusion and mitigation and hands-on facility projects such as renovations and enclosure upkeep. The coordinator will also play a key role in rescues and renesting efforts.

Responsibilities include meeting with homeowners and businesses to resolve human-wildlife conflicts using humane exclusion methods, assisting with maintaining LTWC’s enclosures, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with vendors, and managing bids and invoices. This hands-on position requires construction, problem-solving, exceptional customer service, and logistical coordination to support LTWC’s wildlife conservation efforts. This role reports directly to the Business Manager and works closely with the Leadership Team.

Wildlife Education & Ambassador Coordinator

Schedule: This is a full-time, year-round position that follows a non-traditional work week of Sunday-Thursday, including frequent work required on evenings and weekends.

Compensation: Hourly, non-exempt position starting at $20-$22/hr, depending on experience, with 80 hours of paid time off, 5 days of sick time, and holiday pay.

Position Overview: Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) is seeking a Wildlife Education & Ambassador Coordinator to lead our education programs, working in collaboration with the Community Programs Coordinator. In this role, you will design age-appropriate curricula, organize and lead seasonal camps, and expand LTWC’s reach through school partnerships, on-site programs, community education, and virtual learning opportunities.

Alongside program leadership, you will oversee the care, training, and use of LTWC’s animal ambassadors, ensuring they are integrated into educational programming in safe and engaging ways. This position also coordinates a team of trained volunteers to assist with ambassador handling and education delivery.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and conservation, skilled in creating dynamic, memorable experiences for learners of all ages, and committed to inspiring a lifelong connection to Lake Tahoe’s unique ecosystem. They will bring strong collaboration skills, flexibility, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a positive, friendly attitude that fosters a supportive and welcoming work environment. This role reports directly to the Wildlife Care Manager and works closely with the Community Programs Coordinator.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician

Schedule: This is a full-time, year-round position that follows a non-traditional work week.

Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting rate of $18-$20 per hour, depending on experience. The position includes 10 days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 5 days of sick time annually.

Position Overview: Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) is seeking a Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician to assist with animal intake, care, enrichment, diet preparation, and releases. Reporting to the Wildlife Care Manager, the Technician will work with staff , interns, and volunteers to provide high-quality care for wildlife and support LTWC’s mission. Additional duties may include training, participating in educational events, and handling phone inquiries. This role plays a key part in advancing LTWC’s wildlife rehabilitation and conservation goals.