Community Outreach Coordinator

**Who We Are**

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services.

**Opportunity**

**Position**: The Community Outreach Coordinator is an integral part of the local community, increasing awareness and relevance of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. The goal is to keep pets and people together while improving animal welfare. The **Community Outreach Coordinator - Midland Region** will report to the **Regional Manager, Community Outreach Services **and will work as part of a network of relevant community-based organizations and social service agencies to support animals in need. This position is an outreach position where community presence and engagement are key.

**Status**: Full Time Position

**Location**: This role travels regularly throughout the assigned Midland region of Ontario to ensure the effective and impactful delivery of outreach services and programs.

**Essential Duties Snapshot**

**Community Outreach and Programs**
- Facilitate partnerships with community-based organizations, social service agencies, municipal government and community organizations and advocate for the integration of pet-related services within existing delivery systems. Strong focus on cultivating partnerships with the goal of identifying areas of need within the community.
- Ensures the success of the Humane Education program by supporting the volunteer teaching team, promoting the humane education program in the community and facilitating the effective delivery of the Humane Education program.
- Forge relationships with community members to expand knowledge of Ontario SPCA programs and services.
- Recruit, coordinate and support volunteers to support the effective delivery of Outreach programs and services including education programs and community events
- Attends relevant community meetings; participating in community events that promote partnerships, strengthen relationships with social service partners and benefit the community.
- Coordinate the delivery of community support programs such as food support to food banks and mobile wellness events targeted at vulnerable animals.
- Oversees the planning and execution of existing community fundraising events and campaigns, including peer to peer, virtual and in-person (Cupcake Day, Sweat for Pets)
- Seeks new opportunities to engage and grow community fundraising partnerships and revenue through third party and volunteer-led events

**Why You Should Join Our Team?**
- Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing
- Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits and paid sick time
- Employee Family Assistance Program and flexible work opportunities

**Do You Have What it Takes?**
- Post-secondary diploma in related field or equivalent education plus experience required
- 5 + years management experience overseeing an area with multiple locations
- Demonstrated knowledge of social services and municipal structure and bylaw knowledge
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills essential to building partnerships with community services, municipal services and internal/external stakeholders
- Must provide a valid driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract and ability to travel throughout the region
- Approximately 30% of this role is spent travelling to Ontario SPCA locations throughout the province to support Community Outreach Coordinator initiatives

**We Can’t Wait to Meet You**

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Bonnie Bishop

Eastern Regional Manager, Community Outreach Services

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please advise us if you are contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at 888-668-7722.

Please note that the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has a Covid-19 vaccination policy in place for all employees and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Valid medical accommodation will be taken into consideration on an individual basis.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parkin