What are the responsibilities and job description for the Humane Education Program Coordinator position at Humane Society of Chittenden County?
Position Title: Humane Education Program Coordinator
Status: Part time, Non Exempt (Approx. 10 hrs/wk; During camp sessions: Approx.. 40 hrs/wk – see dates below)
Reports To: Executive Director
About Our Organization:
HSCC is committed to the well-being of animals and their families: our mission is to ensure that every pet has a loving home and that every pet owner has access to the resources they need to give those pets happy, healthy lives. Our pledge to the members of our community – both animal and human alike – is to conduct our work with compassion, integrity, transparency, and a high standard of quality. In support of our mission, HSCC is committed to keeping pets and their families together through our surrender prevention resources and humane education initiatives. HSCC rehomes over 1,200 animals per year, including cats, dogs, and small companion animals, and serves upwards of 20,000 people each year through our adoption center, community programs & services, humane education programs, and low-cost Community Pet Clinic.
Position Summary:
The Humane Education Program Coordinator oversees and implements HSCC’s youth education programs: Camp Paw Paw, Animal Welfare Warriors, and Humane Heroes Workshops. They will focus on developing a rich and age-appropriate curriculum that results in a robust learning and fun experience for students/campers. They will develop a ‘portable curricula’ that educators can take off site to surrounding town’s recreation departments, after-school programs, and other regional partners. The position also assists Camp Paw Paw counselors during the program planning week and while camp is in session, responding to counselors, students, parents, scholarship recipients, etc.
2025 Program Dates:
- Animal Welfare Warriors: June 23rd – June 27th, 2025
- Camp Paw Paw: July 7th – August 15th, 2025
Essential Functions
- Develop a rich curriculum for successful delivery to students that integrates animal welfare issues with STEM, STEAM and Common Core science benchmarks
- Ensure instructional materials support and align with desired educational outcomes
- Hire, train, and manage seasonal camp counselors (1 Head Counselor, 1 Assistant Camp Counselor, and 1-2 Camp Paw Paw Counselors)
- Manage program and scholarship application process, registration, and waitlists
- Manage communication with guardians
- With the assistance of the Communications Manager, advertise and promote program and scholarship applications
- Organize daily in-classroom and out-of-classroom practices, routines and schedules
- Research and retain guest speakers for camp sessions
- Develop and plan after-school and school vacation age-appropriate programs for students
- Periodically observe students/campers and note any learning deficiencies, comprehension, or resultant behavioral issues and tracking
- Manage supply ordering and vendor contracts for camp needs
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience in educational program/curriculum design and implementation
- Minimum 2 years experience working in education
- Valid educator license strongly preferred
- Experience and skills in working with children
- Adept and flexible multi-tasking abilities and exemplary organizational skills
- Interest in animals and animal welfare
- Upbeat, friendly, and outgoing personality
- Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deal with challenges quickly, decisively, and appropriately
- Willingness to work as a team member, pitch in as needed, and have fun
Salary : $22 - $25
