Outreach Program Coordinator

1245 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R1, Canada Req #2866
Friday, October 11, 2024
If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
**POSITION**: Outreach Program Coordinator
**STATUS**: Permanent; Full-Time
**SHIFT**: 35 hours per week
**LOCATION**: Provincial Office in Vancouver, BC
**CLASSIFICATION**: Exempt
**WAGE**: Salaried
**CLOSING DATE**: Open Until Filled
**About the Position**:
Reporting to the Outreach Specialist, the Outreach Program Coordinator is responsible for centralized support of key outreach programs such as the Provincial Food Bank and the Safekeepers Pilot Program. This role will include creating new and existing community partnerships and responding to inquiries from across the province by providing information about Outreach programs. The position may be assigned to support other outreach programs as they are created over time.
**Some specific duties**:
Purchases pet food within assigned authority level, coordinates pet food transportation across the province and regularly provides data regarding utilization of the food bank.
Provides support to the Vancouver Food Bank by filling in for the Outreach Assistant when absent.
Actively administers the Safekeepers Program by receiving and successfully completing the training to administer client and foster intake, track and submit agreed to metrics for performance tracking and contributing to continual program improvements.
Updates outreach program website and creates social media content related to outreach programs work as required.
Identifies any process improvements related to processes, content and data accuracy that align with program goals and make recommendations for improvements; implement any approved initiatives within scope. Provides assistance and support to evaluate and monitor program performance on an ongoing basis by analyzing key metrics and creating comprehensive reports.
Meets with Community Animal Care Centers and program partners in key locations across the province with a view to promoting and consulting on improvements to programs and initiatives.
Coordinates volunteer support for Outreach program by working with Volunteer Resources; utilizes volunteer database for all related activities.
Represents Outreach at community events, with the goal of creating partnerships with community social service agencies, food banks, violence prevention organizations and other community-based organizations that can leverage our work in community.
Regularly liaises with BC SPCA staff and external partner programs, thereby ensuring full support for the programs.
Coordinates sharing of data, information and all aspects of scheduling for media interviews in support of highlighting Outreach programs.
Process program invoices, ensure timely submission of cheque reimbursements, and track payments to program vendors.
Provide support to the Outreach team with new and emerging initiatives to meet the needs of the new strategic plan, including but not limited to administrative tasks, coordinating logistics, doing research and gathering data.
Perform other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications you need to have**:
Bachelor's degree in, plus 3-5 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the Employer. Related experience includes, but is not limited to:
Community development work
Project coordination
Data analysis and report writing
Creating social media content
Building partnerships
Excellent written and presentation skills; ability to respectfully relate to a diverse audience
Outstanding customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to organize work, meet priorities and to work within demanding work schedules with mínimal supervision
Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License with a clear driving record
Outstanding computer skills including HTML and design software (WordPress and Canva experience is preferred), Windows, MS Office incl. PowerPoint and Excel
Philosophic harmony with the mission, vision, values, and strategic direction of the BC SPCA
**How to apply**:
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001
Other details
Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $45,400.00
Max Hiring Rate $56,785.00