Humane Education Coordinator

**Join us**:
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has a wide variety of career opportunities supporting animal well-being across the province of Ontario.

**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 Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is seeking a highly motivated and skilled educator to develop and launch the delivery of our AnimalSmart Humane Education programming. Reporting to the Humane Education Manager, Community Outreach Services, the **Humane Education Coordinator, Community Outreach Services** actively supports the training, scheduling, and resources creation to ensure successful program delivery to foster compassion and respect for animals through humane education.

**Status**: 1 year contract

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

**Essential Duties Snapshot**

**Program Planning and Administration**
- Learn and become proficient with the established content of the Humane Education curriculum and resources.
- Training, scheduling and support of Teaching Team volunteers for weekly school presentations.
- Support the Teaching Team with any challenges or last minute changes.
- Build relationships with the volunteer Teaching Team.
- Adapt or edit as necessary, resource material and training program for the Teaching Team Volunteers.
- Prepare education resource material to support the delivery of the humane education program.
- Fulfil administrative tasks as necessary. These include, but are not limited to: correspondence with teachers, volunteers, the creation of promotional materials, printing and laminating resources, and purchasing supplies (with specified budget).

**Program Delivery**
- Facilitate bookings, create schedules, ensure required statistics and reports are completed.
- Deliver and manage volunteer feedback.
- Follow up on Teacher feedback.
- Reach out to schools and school Boards for presentation bookings.
- Be a positive advocate of Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in interactions with teachers and volunteers on a daily basis.
- Report to Humane Education Manager and work collaboratively to support programming and improvements.
- Maintain a professional appearance and friendly demeanour at all times.

**Additional Duties and Responsibilities**
- Able to work on weekdays, evenings and some weekend hours to facilitate volunteer support and training.
- Occasional overnight travel required.

**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
- Hybrid work location
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Predictable day time hours
- Flex-time work opportunities
- Onsite parking
- Discounted virtual pet care
- Discounted pet food and supplies
- Discounted Ontario SPCA PAWS & Give merchandise

**Do You Have What it Takes?**
- University degree and additional post-secondary degree in education or related discipline
- Knowledgeable on the care of all types of pets; animal welfare issues and passionate about the welfare of animals
- Understanding of and alignment with the Mission, Vision and Goals of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in education or related field
- Comfortable and effective skills in public speaking and in animated delivery of presentations
- Familiar with effective strategies to maintain classroom management of large groups of children
- At least 1 year of experience working with children
- Excellent interpersonal skills to meet/interact with new people daily (i.e. school staff).
- Proficient in full Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher
- Current police vulnerable sector check
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License with access to a vehicle and availability to travel
- Some weekend availability required

**We Can’t Wait to Meet You**

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Jennifer Bluhm
VP, 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.