Education and Outreach Coordinator

Position Overview

The Education and Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in developing and implementing educational programs, community engagement initiatives, and outreach efforts to promote awareness and understanding of our organization's mission and work.

Responsibilities

• Education and Outreach: Design, coordinate, and deliver educational programs, workshops, and events for diverse audiences, including schools, community groups, and the general public.
• Animal Husbandry: Educate the public on best practices in animal care, welfare, and responsible pet ownership through hands-on demonstrations, presentations, and materials.
• Medical Care: Collaborate with veterinary and medical teams to create and disseminate educational content on animal health, preventive care, and medical procedures.
• Emergency Response: Develop and deliver training programs and resources to prepare communities for animal-related emergencies and disasters.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including animal care, medical, and emergency response staff, to ensure educational content aligns with organizational goals and practices.
• Travel: Travel locally and regionally to conduct outreach activities, represent the organization at events, and build partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Fundraising: Support fundraising efforts by creating compelling educational materials, assisting with grant writing, and engaging donors through outreach initiatives.
• Administration: Maintain records of outreach activities, track program metrics, and prepare reports to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of educational initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Environmental Science, Animal Science, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in education, outreach, or community engagement.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with educational technology tools.

Preferred

• Experience working with animals or in animal welfare organizations.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry, veterinary care, or emergency response practices.
• Experience in curriculum development or instructional design.
• Grant writing or fundraising experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.