Education Supervisor
Arizona Humane Society – Papago Park Campus
Schedule
Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous PTO program
- Up to 8 paid holidays per year
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
- Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks
About the role
The Arizona Humane Society is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Education Supervisor to lead engaging programs that inspire compassion for animals and strengthen our connection with the community. In this role, you'll supervise a team of educators, oversee our Humane Teens leadership program and award-winning summer camps, and help develop innovative educational experiences for learners of all ages.
Working alongside the Senior Manager of Education & Outreach, you'll build community partnerships, enhance existing programs, and create new opportunities that expand the reach of humane education. From school field trips and workshops to scout programs, tours, birthday parties, and community presentations, you'll play a key role in delivering impactful experiences while ensuring exceptional customer service and program quality.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a passion for education, youth development, and animal welfare. This position combines leadership, program development, curriculum planning, team coaching, administrative oversight, and hands-on care of our Education Animal Teachers to create meaningful experiences that inspire lifelong advocates for animals.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of educators
- Oversee Humane Teens leadership program and award-winning summer camps
- Develop innovative educational experiences for learners of all ages
- Build community partnerships
- Enhance existing programs and create new opportunities for humane education
- Deliver impactful experiences through school field trips, workshops, scout programs, tours, birthday parties, and community presentations
- Ensure exceptional customer service and program quality
- Provide hands-on care of Education Animal Teachers
- Model positive techniques to manage behaviors among youth and provide behavior management training to frontline education staff
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Valid Arizona driver's license
- Fingerprint clearance card
- Certified Interpretive Guide (NAI), American Camp Association affiliation, or other relevant certifications preferred
- Two or more years of combined experience working with children and adults in a formal education, informal natural science, or environmental education setting
- Experience presenting thematically based interpretive programs to audiences of all ages
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with high energy and creative problem-solving skills
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to learn, understand, and communicate science and animal welfare concepts to youth
- Personable, responsible, and energetic with strong listening skills, friendliness, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and humor
- Ability to evaluate an audience and tailor programs to appropriate age levels
- Capacity to work independently and communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with public speaking and public appearances
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
- Must be able to handle live animals, including snakes and invertebrates, safely and humanely in all conditions
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Work environment may include wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander
- Most time will be spent in a typical air-conditioned and heated office environment