Humane Education Coordinator - Potter League For Animals

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is recruiting candidates for Potter League For Animals. Please read more about Skills for Rhode Island’s Future at the end of this job description.
COMPANY NAME: Potter League for Animals
JOB TITLE: Humane Education Coordinator
LOCATION: Middletown, Rhode Island
HOURS: Full Time
The Humane Education Coordinator is responsible for all educational programs and information reaching people of all ages concerning the welfare of animals consistent with the mission, philosophy and values of the Potter League for Animals. Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive education program to engage, nurture a sense of compassion and respect for living beings, and foster humane attitudes toward all life in youth, family, school and community outreach programs. The Humane Education Coordinator is accountable for department goals, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. They are exemplary educators with the ability to successfully represent the organization to a variety of audiences in the community. Prepares and distributes education and outreach materials designed to further the goals and mission of the organization.
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Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, creating, and evaluating humane education curricula for programs serving all ages, with an emphasis on youth, and maintaining teaching materials and an educational library.
• Responsible for teaching and overseeing youth education programs offered in schools and for after-school activities.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct extensive summer and vacation camp programs.
• Responsible for coordinating youth programs offered at the shelter, including tours, Girl Scout programs, birthday parties, etc.
• Researches, develops, and delivers programs and Pet University sessions to educate the community about animal and environmentally related issues and the activities of the League while assuring that the presentations are in accordance with the Potter League’s philosophy and current animal welfare and sheltering trends.
• Stays current with progressive teaching methodology and advancement and child development. Pursues continuing education related to humane topics and maintains a strong network of professional humane educators.
• Ability to promote and deliver programs & curricula virtually. Avenues may include remote platforms, email, social media, telephone, letter, and in-person meetings.
• Actively seeks out and develops quality partnerships with a wide variety of community organizations and individuals, e.g., service organizations and civic groups, educators, and school administrators.
• Responsible for training, supporting, and supervising volunteer teaching staff and junior camp counselors.
• Oversees programs on the link between animal cruelty, domestic violence, and child abuse.
• Demonstrates initiative and a flexible work schedule, including frequent evenings and weekends, to meet the job demands while working enthusiastically and cooperatively with all departments and staff to assure that the organization’s goals are met.
• Understands, supports, and articulates the organization’s policies and philosophies to the public in a positive and effective manner.
• Promote and emulate exemplary customer service by providing courteous, prompt, and responsive service to internal and external customers.
• Fosters teamwork, creativity, and a work culture aligned with Potter League’s mission and values.
• Administers, manages, tracks, and analyzes the program course evaluation tools.
• Gather testimonials, anecdotes, images, and other materials from program users for use in promotion and fundraising.
• Works with animals of varying size and temperaments, handling individual animals in a caring and respectful manner.
• May be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays, and to support animal care operations during emergency situations.
• Adheres to all Code of Conduct standards.
• Other duties, as requested.

Successful candidates will have:

• Is proud of their uniqueness and individuality and embraces that of others.
• Has a personal brand that includes taking pride in being reliable, responsible, a team player, and most importantly, kindness.
• Values meaningful work and the positive impact their work has on others.
• Will have three to five years related work experience, including designing lesson plans and curriculum, and teaching children and adults.
• Has a strong knowledge of companion animals, their care, and animal welfare issues.
• Are experienced teaching school-age children and adults.
• Has a strong desire to work with children and a respect for their needs.
• Is able to lead and participate in children’s activities.
• Can train and supervise volunteers.
• Is familiar with age-appropriate education curricula and mandates.
• Has strong organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses an understanding of, and commitment to, humane ethics.
• Is a creative thinker who is passionate about improving the lives of animals.
• Is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and has solid general computer skills.
• Is able to use remote and distance learning software.

HOW TO APPLY
For more information and a full job description, please visit Skills for Rhode Island’s Future website at www.skillsforri.com/jobs. Applicants interested in this position will be screened by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future and Potter League For Animals will make the final hiring decisions.
WHY APPLY THROUGH SKILLS FOR RHODE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Our mission is focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed job seekers. Our goal is to get you back to work. Skills for Rhode Island’s Future’s team will guide and provide you with support throughout the hiring process.
Skills for Rhode Island’s Future has agreements with employers to recruit talent like you, making us a resource to get the unemployed and underemployed job seeker back to work.

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is recruiting candidates for Potter League For Animals. Please read more about Skills for Rhode Island’s Future at the end of this job description.
COMPANY NAME: Potter League for Animals
JOB TITLE: Humane Education Coordinator
LOCATION: Middletown, Rhode Island
HOURS: Full Time
The Humane Education Coordinator is responsible for all educational programs and information reaching people of all ages concerning the welfare of animals consistent with the mission, philosophy and values of the Potter League for Animals. Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive education program to engage, nurture a sense of compassion and respect for living beings, and foster humane attitudes toward all life in youth, family, school and community outreach programs. The Humane Education Coordinator is accountable for department goals, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. They are exemplary educators with the ability to successfully represent the organization to a variety of audiences in the community. Prepares and distributes education and outreach materials designed to further the goals and mission of the organization.
.
Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, creating, and evaluating humane education curricula for programs serving all ages, with an emphasis on youth, and maintaining teaching materials and an educational library.
• Responsible for teaching and overseeing youth education programs offered in schools and for after-school activities.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct extensive summer and vacation camp programs.
• Responsible for coordinating youth programs offered at the shelter, including tours, Girl Scout programs, birthday parties, etc.
• Researches, develops, and delivers programs and Pet University sessions to educate the community about animal and environmentally related issues and the activities of the League while assuring that the presentations are in accordance with the Potter League’s philosophy and current animal welfare and sheltering trends.
• Stays current with progressive teaching methodology and advancement and child development. Pursues continuing education related to humane topics and maintains a strong network of professional humane educators.
• Ability to promote and deliver programs & curricula virtually. Avenues may include remote platforms, email, social media, telephone, letter, and in-person meetings.
• Actively seeks out and develops quality partnerships with a wide variety of community organizations and individuals, e.g., service organizations and civic groups, educators, and school administrators.
• Responsible for training, supporting, and supervising volunteer teaching staff and junior camp counselors.
• Oversees programs on the link between animal cruelty, domestic violence, and child abuse.
• Demonstrates initiative and a flexible work schedule, including frequent evenings and weekends, to meet the job demands while working enthusiastically and cooperatively with all departments and staff to assure that the organization’s goals are met.
• Understands, supports, and articulates the organization’s policies and philosophies to the public in a positive and effective manner.
• Promote and emulate exemplary customer service by providing courteous, prompt, and responsive service to internal and external customers.
• Fosters teamwork, creativity, and a work culture aligned with Potter League’s mission and values.
• Administers, manages, tracks, and analyzes the program course evaluation tools.
• Gather testimonials, anecdotes, images, and other materials from program users for use in promotion and fundraising.
• Works with animals of varying size and temperaments, handling individual animals in a caring and respectful manner.
• May be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays, and to support animal care operations during emergency situations.
• Adheres to all Code of Conduct standards.
• Other duties, as requested.

Successful candidates will have:

• Is proud of their uniqueness and individuality and embraces that of others.
• Has a personal brand that includes taking pride in being reliable, responsible, a team player, and most importantly, kindness.
• Values meaningful work and the positive impact their work has on others.
• Will have three to five years related work experience, including designing lesson plans and curriculum, and teaching children and adults.
• Has a strong knowledge of companion animals, their care, and animal welfare issues.
• Are experienced teaching school-age children and adults.
• Has a strong desire to work with children and a respect for their needs.
• Is able to lead and participate in children’s activities.
• Can train and supervise volunteers.
• Is familiar with age-appropriate education curricula and mandates.
• Has strong organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses an understanding of, and commitment to, humane ethics.
• Is a creative thinker who is passionate about improving the lives of animals.
• Is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and has solid general computer skills.
• Is able to use remote and distance learning software.

HOW TO APPLY
For more information and a full job description, please visit Skills for Rhode Island’s Future website at www.skillsforri.com/jobs. Applicants interested in this position will be screened by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future and Potter League For Animals will make the final hiring decisions.
WHY APPLY THROUGH SKILLS FOR RHODE ISLAND’S FUTURE
Our mission is focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed job seekers. Our goal is to get you back to work. Skills for Rhode Island’s Future’s team will guide and provide you with support throughout the hiring process.
Skills for Rhode Island’s Future has agreements with employers to recruit talent like you, making us a resource to get the unemployed and underemployed job seeker back to work.