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We’re Hiring! Animal Care Crew Senior Manager Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California  Reports to: Director, Hospital Operations Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: This is a full-time position. Regular onsite work is required. Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork within may be expected for this position. Compensation Range: $81,120 - $95,429 annual salary. Benefits: Holidays Sick Time Vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program   Job Summary: The Animal Care Crew Senior Manager oversees the Animal Care Crew Program at The Marine Mammal Center’s Sausalito hospital. This position acts as a conduit and advocate for information sharing for the Animal Care Crew Program and Veterinary Science Program ensuring continuity of animal care across the 28 different animal care volunteer teams (crews) and Animal Care Crew Management (ACCM) staff at the Sausalito main hospital, and adherence to protocols as set by the veterinary and husbandry teams.   Essential Functions: Program Management: 30 % Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of animal husbandry in alignment with the objectives and strategic priorities of the Hospital Operations program. Work in collaboration with the clinical team (RVTs and DVMs) to ensure that proper protocols and animal care duties are adhered to across animal care crews. Create, implement, and manage animal care policies and procedures in coordination with hospital operations. Acts as a conduit of information between Animal Care Crew Team, Clinical Team, Animal Care Volunteers, and other staff in various areas of the organization to bridge the gap between volunteers and staff, as well as between day and night shifts to ensure continuity of animal care. Provides leadership in strengthening internal communication within the Animal Care Crew Team, Animal Care Volunteers and other staff through the planning and implementation of regular opportunities to provide information transfer between crew shifts and the prioritization of frequent and transparent communications across all forms; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment. Provide training to experienced volunteers in advanced animal care procedures. Leads, coordinates, and supports Sausalito based animal care crew events and programs as needed. Collaborate with the Learning & Development team as a subject matter expert to support the creation of new learning courses and the maintenance of current courses to remain relevant and up to date.   Leadership & People Management: 30 % Hire and manage the work of staff; train and mentor staff members, assign duties, and monitor adherence to policies, protocols, and regulations. Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; performs personnel actions, such as approving timesheets and evaluating performance. Provide coaching to strengthen internal communications with staff members and the department to create and promote a positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment. Partner with People and Culture department members to ensure Sausalito volunteer staffing levels accommodate animal care activities, including participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new volunteers. Provide leadership, training, expectation setting, and coaching to animal care volunteers, strengthening internal communication, and promoting a positive and supportive environment. Provide people management coaching to volunteer animal care crew supervisors. Act as primary contact for Sausalito Volunteer Crew Supervisors, providing overall support and leading meetings as assigned. Responsible for formal feedback discussions with crew supervisors and other volunteers, documentation, and resolution management. Manages and resolves escalated volunteer issues, partnering with the Director, Hospital Operations and People and Culture personnel for issue escalation as warranted.   Technical: 20% Mastery of routine animal husbandry needs, including but not limited to feeding, cleaning, and administration of medication. Manage and assist animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures. Lead animal care volunteer shifts as needed. Under the direction of the Clinical Team, perform selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities. Train staff and animal care crews in more advanced animal handling procedures. Lead any animal care volunteer shift as needed; provide leadership coaching to Animal Care Crew Managers in leading animal care volunteer shifts as needed. Under the direction of the clinical team, perform and train on selected advanced medical techniques outside of the scope of volunteer responsibilities. Oversee the development of training programs and materials for Animal Care volunteers.   Budget Management & Fundraising: 10 % Supports the department’s budget development; tracks results to ensure alignment with key financial targets for expenses and/or revenue in collaboration with management; approves and monitors team expenditures. Represent and promote the Center to current and potential donors as opportunities arise. Supports the cultivation of individual donors, grants, family foundations, and corporate sponsors in both written and verbal formats.   Organizational Impact: 5 % Actively serves on organizational wide committee(s) and may be leadership based. Support and prioritize the Center’s DEI objectives and integrate as opportunities arise.   Other Duties as Assigned: 5 % Perform special projects and research as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.   Supervisory Responsibility: 2 – Animal Care Crew Manager 500 – Animal Care Volunteers   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong commitment to the mission of The Marine Mammal Center. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; helps others adapt to new tasks and processes. Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and timely, both orally and in writing with the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, volunteers, and other personnel to ensure patients receive the care they need. Exceptional written, verbal, active listening, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment. Ability to work independently to manage projects, priorities, fulfill commitments, and meet deadlines. Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time-management. Ability to solve complex problems efficiently, effectively, and timely, making determinations and sound judgment calls. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve conflicts, and follow through. Broad general knowledge of basic principles of anatomy and behavior of a variety of marine mammal species. General knowledge of basic methods and techniques of veterinary clinical procedures. Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate and timely assistance with animal medical emergencies in a variety of situations and conditions. Demonstrated ability to react appropriately and calmly in emergency situations, maintaining mental capacity which permits sound decisions and good judgements. Skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and videoconference technology (Slack, Teams, Zoom). Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, which may include staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public. Ability to practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public. Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.   Qualifications and Experience: This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in zoology, marine biology, or a related field; and 5 years of people supervisory and animal care experience, or another related field or equivalent experience. Strong preference for experience with wildlife, zoo, or aquarium species. Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or waiver (medical or religious).   Work Environment & Physical Requirements:  This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways. Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements is expected. Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion in tasks. Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer. Ability to work in an open-cubicle office space environment with many distractions. Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out duties. Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, this includes operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites. Ability to walk up to 5 miles during a shift on a frequent basis. Ability to spend extended periods of time on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions). Ability to work closely with wild animals requires physical strength, dexterity, and reflexes to keep themselves and other personnel around them safe. Ability to perform physical work requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination, including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (This includes the ability to restrain large marine mammals and walking on varying terrain while carrying large animal carriers.) Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches. Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases. Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.   ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.    OUR MISSION The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.   OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment.  We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.   For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at  www.marinemammalcenter.org   TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role. Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age (40 and over), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by Federal and State law, including considerations of intersectionality where multiple protected characteristics overlap. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

We’re Hiring! Laboratory Technician   Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California  Reports to : Clinical Laboratory Senior Manager Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: This is a temporary, non-exempt, full-time position, approximately August 2025 – February 2026. Regular onsite work is required. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork within California may be expected for this position. Compensation Range: $28.00 - $29.00/hr. Benefits: Holidays Sick Time Vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Job Summary:   The Laboratory Technician will undertake various laboratory procedures of a technical nature, including handling sensitive equipment to perform tests on biological specimens. They will help optimize laboratory procedures and produce reliable results that will be used in marine mammal care, treatment, and research. Essential Functions: Clinical Lab: 65 % Quality Control and Assurance (QC/QA) checks of clinical laboratory analyzers. Operates clinical laboratory equipment, including, but not limited to hematology and serum biochemistry analyzers. Performs urinalysis dipstick and urine specific gravity. Stains cytology and blood smears. Performs gram stains for microbiologic organisms. Prepares parasitology samples. Tracks specimens in database in accordance with standards set forth within the organization. Prepares and extracts samples for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Assists in shipping samples for external diagnostic testing.   Histology: 20% Trims histology samples from necropsy cases. Assists in archiving slides, paraffin blocks, and formalin fixed tissues. Assists in shipping samples for histology. Assists in disposal of formalin and formalin fixes tissues. Inputs data into database in accordance with standards set forth within the program.   Biobank: 10% Assists with inventorying and archiving of the Center’s extensive biosample freezers. Accesses archived biosamples for various research projects. Inputs data into database in accordance with standards set forth within the program.   Other Duties as Assigned: 5% Represent and promote the Center through donor cultivation participation with the department as opportunities arise. Perform special projects and research as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Other Duties as Assigned: 10% Perform special projects and research as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.   Supervisory Responsibility: None. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Passion for marine and environmental conservation and the mission of The Marine Mammal Center. Basic knowledge of methods and techniques of laboratory procedures. Knowledge of observational skills for laboratory procedures. Knowledge of basic principles of mammalian anatomy and physiology. Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out their duties. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and priorities as set by management. Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment. Ability to adapt and learn from change, challenges, and feedback. Basic organizational skills including attention to detail, multi-tasking, and time-management. Skills operating Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and videoconference technology (Slack, Teams, Zoom). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, which includes staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities. Ability to practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with people of diverse backgrounds. Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Qualifications and Experience: This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in biological or medical laboratory science or related field; and 2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting, which can include time spent in a laboratory setting during classes or internships. Respirator Fit Test required which will be provided upon hire and ongoing as necessary. Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability. (Must be 21+ years old as frequently driving company vehicles is required for this position.)   Work Environment & Physical Requirements: This position requires work in a necropsy and laboratory environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, and working with strong odors associated with animals and carcasses. This position requires work in an environment that involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials or chemicals and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment and completion of training procedures. Routinely uses laboratory equipment such as Biochemistry analyzer and a Hematology analyzer, as well as centrifuges, scales, homogenizers and pipettes. This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to other parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways. Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements may be required for field necropsies. Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion. Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer. Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, this includes operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites. Ability to perform physical work requiring manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination including ability to move up to 50 pounds (22kg). Ability to crouch down and work with large carcasses. Ability to spend extended periods on your feet, walking, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions). Exposure and working with laboratory chemicals, including formalin. Exposure to sharp instruments and needles. Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases, including exposure through biosamples. Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.   ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.    OUR MISSION The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.   OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment.  We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.   For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at  www.marinemammalcenter.org   To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role. Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Position WCF is an 'A' rated insurance carrier growing in the western states. The middle market underwriting department has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as  Senior Commercial Field Underwriter,  reporting to the Manager, Underwriting. This candidate needs to be in the Boise/Meridian area.   Responsibilities Perform quantitative and qualitative risk analysis to form an underwriting assessment of accounts, underwrite new and renewal accounts. Manage a book of business to achieve premium growth, retention, profitability, and service policies within letter of authority. Initiate and make in-person sales and stewardship calls to agents. Manage agency relationships to achieve company growth and strategic objectives. Coordinate claims, safety, and premium audit services on large accounts. Build the WCF brand and long-term agency and account relationships.   Qualifications The ideal candidate for this position will have: At least five years of multiline underwriting experience preferred. Experience writing complex policies up to 1 million in premium. Excellent knowledge and understanding of state / NCCI workers compensation manuals, guidelines, rating elements, bureaus and the competitive landscape. Established relationships with producer community. CPCU, ARM, CIC or similar certifications preferred. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel experience required. Excellent communication and influencing skills, verbal and written. Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills and a self-starter. Bachelor's degree in business or other related field preferred.   WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401K with a 6% employer match and additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program and time off to volunteer. All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation their first year.     OUR PEOPLE WCF strives to provide an excellent work experience and cultivate an inclusive environment where anyone who embodies our values will thrive.   WCF INSURANCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

It’s On Us seeks a Campus Organizing & Training Program Manager to support our work to recruit colleges and universities into our national campus organizing and peer-educator program. Reporting to the Director of Campus Organizing & Training, this position will support the program’s expansion at undergraduate serving institutions, with an emphasis on increasing the program's presence at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). This position will manage and implement internal processes to ensure It’s On Us is meeting our annual new chapter recruitment and existing chapter retainment goals. This position will also be responsible for ensuring that It’s On Us chapters meet their minimum chapter requirements to be trained as peer educators and implement programming on their own campuses.  This is a one-year, full-time position with the possibility of extension based on funding. ABOUT IT’S ON US It’s On Us   is building the movement to combat campus sexual assault by engaging all students, including young men, through grassroots organizing, prevention education programs, and large-scale culture change campaigns. Founded as an initiative of the Obama-Biden White House, It’s On Us is the largest student organizing program of its kind. IOU chapters have led more than 15,000+ educational programs on more than 500 college campuses in all 50 States.  ABOUT CIVIC NATION Civic Nation   is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Civic Nation is home to seven national initiatives and campaigns: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, Online for All, SAVE On Student Debt, We The Action, and When We All Vote.  YOUR IMPACT Maintain an up to date contact database of college and university department personnel, Title IX staff, collegiate prevention & response offices, student health and wellness, and student-facing multicultural offices, who have decision-making authority over student-facing education and leadership programs, including sexual violence prevention education and mental health programs.  Develop an outreach and engagement strategy for recruitment of colleges & universities into the campus organizing program in consultation with the Director of Campus Organizing & Training and the Executive Director of It’s On Us.  Conduct and track outreach to contacts within existing student organization networks and Title IX offices, sexual assault prevention & response offices, and local & state-based community partners for new It’s On Us chapter recruitment. Schedule and support onboarding meetings for new and re-registering It’s On Us chapters.  Implement interest calls with students, faculty and staff from prospective It’s On Us partner colleges & universities.  Ensure It’s On Us chapters adhere to their minimum requirements to maintain their standing as an officially recognized chapter, including, but not limited to: attending peer-educator trainings, registering/reporting back on their chapter activities with the national organization, and completing evaluations of their experiences as an It’s On Us peer-educator/campus organizer.  Support the Director of Campus Organizing & Training in the planning and hosting of four student leadership summits per year.  On an as-needed basis, provide feedback to the Director of Campus Organizing & Training and the Director of Research & Program Development on the structure of the campus organizing and peer-education program.  Learn and translate the content of our peer-education programs to our national network of student leaders.  Manage scheduling of all virtual peer-educator training sessions to be at times that are accessible and responsive to college student schedules across U.S. time zones.  Conduct virtual peer educator training sessions with It’s On Us student leaders.  Conduct virtual peer-educator training sessions with students who present at It’s On Us Regional Student Leadership Summits (four per year).  Provide feedback to the Director of Campus Organizing & Training on the content, quality, and student engagement with the peer-educator training sessions on a needs-basis.  YOUR EXPERIENCE 2-4 years of experience in program implementation, organizing or training roles within the nonprofit or political environments.  A track record of successfully working with college students, community prevention & response partners, and administrators to drive change.  Experience managing complex databases of contacts and outreach to stakeholders.  Experience facilitating workshops or trainings in-person and virtually.  A commitment to the mission of It’s On Us and it’s efforts to empower students to prevent sexual assault on college campuses.  YOUR COMPETENCIES Strong written and oral communications skills. Strong organizational and time management skills, with an eye for details. Ability to listen, comprehend, and connect with a diverse group of individuals at all levels and in all corners of student life, student engagement, Title IX offices, and student affairs/wellness offices.  An understanding of the complexities of college and university prevention and response programs.  A demonstrated commitment to combatting sexual violence.  Proficiency in the Google Suite.  Strong teamwork, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. Comfortability in independent project work and frequent fluctuations in workload. SALARY & BENEFITS The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $62,500-$67,500 (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location) annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more. PROCESS TIMELINE Candidates can expect the following hiring process and timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):   June 2 - June 6: First-Round Interviews: Introductory Call June 9 - June 13  Second-Round Interviews: Leadership & Assessment  June 16 - 18: Final Interviews Week of June 16: Hiring Decision announced All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search. TO APPLY To apply, submit a cover letter and resume here . The cover letter, addressed to Blake Kitterman, Director of Campus Organizing & Training, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until June 1.  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.