Careers

Wildlife Conservation Coordinator

Schedule: This is a full-time, year-round position with a non-traditional work schedule of Wednesday through Sunday, 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 human-wildlife conflict mitigation efforts, implement humane exclusion services, and support on-site facility maintenance and conservation projects. This hybrid role combines fieldwork, including resolving wildlife conflicts with homeowners and businesses and assisting with rescues and renesting efforts, with hands-on facility tasks such as enclosure upkeep, renovations, and property maintenance.

The position requires construction skills, problem-solving, exceptional customer service, and logistical coordination to ensure safe and effective wildlife management. The coordinator will also manage vendor coordination, bids, and invoices, while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role reports directly to the Business Manager and works closely with the Leadership Team. During slower periods, the position focuses on facility maintenance and seasonal tasks, including snow removal during winter months.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician

Schedule: We are hiring for 3 full-time positions and 1 part-time position. The positions are seasonal, following a non-traditional work week, typically running from late April to late September/October, depending on the needs of the organization. Weekend and evening shift availability is required. Please specify which position you are applying for on the application.

Compensation: Hourly, non-exempt position paying $17.50 per hour.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) is seeking a Seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician to support animal care shifts as part of our rehabilitation and release program. Responsibilities include animal intake, daily care, enrichment, diet preparation, assisting with releases, and maintaining daily cleanliness of the hospital, including laundry and dishes. This position reports directly to the Wildlife Care Manager. Additional duties include training volunteers and interns, participating in educational events, and answering LTWC phones.