Community Outreach Coordinator

**Who We Are**

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for over 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.

**Values**

Our core values include having compassion for the people and animals we serve. Being transparent with the individuals we interact with every day and the team members we work with. Each day striving for excellence in animal welfare. Collaborating to ensure a team spirit in caring for the animals. We take accountability for our actions and the impact we are making in pet-related care. All our values add up to ensure the utmost care, comfort, and compassion and to treat the animals and the communities we serve with respect and kindness.
- Compassion
- Transparency
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Accountability

**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

**Community Outreach Coordinator**

By joining the Ontario SPCA, you will have a great impact on both the animals and communities they serve. As a **Community Outreach Coordinator**, working with community-based organizations to bring appropriate services to the public to ensure all animals are cared for with the utmost respect and kindness. Making a difference in the lives of so many animals by bringing together those in the community to help support our organization and the animals in need through a multitude of entertaining platforms including education, presentations, fundraising, community events and so much more. By joining our team as a Community Outreach Coordinator, you are joining a team you can count on to share the same goals, passion, and love for animals that you do

**Status**: Full-time, Permanent

**Location**: This role is based in Midland and travels regularly throughout the Midland and District 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

**Do You Have What it Takes?**
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (or relevant experience) in the field of animal welfare, social studies or social work.
- Experience providing and coordinating direct services to diverse audiences.
- Social media savvy.
- Event planning/fundraising and presentation facilitation experience.
- Three years or equivalent animal sheltering, community outreach and/or social services experience.
- Significant understanding of systemic issues that affect underserved populations and commitment to serve the community.
- Experience working with and managing volunteers.
- Comfortable in large group settings and speaking with the public, as well as giving online and in-person presentations.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel within the designated area.
- Must have open availability including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

**We Can’t Wait to Meet You**

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Victoria Hiorth
Central Regional Manager, Community Outreach Services
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

We wish to thank all appl