Attendant: Outreach (Contract Part-time Summer Camp)

Ottawa Humane Society•Ottawa, ON

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is primarily involved with summer camp programming, and includes working with school aged youth. The Attendant: Outreach is responsible for facilitating public programming at the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). This posting is for a temporary position to cover seasonal program needs.

Requirements

Secondary school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of three months’ experience working with children and youth
Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED Certification is required
Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English is required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Responsibilities

Support the planning and implementation of OHS events for children, youth, and adults
Lead educational activities, entertainment, and games
Conduct tours of the Ottawa Humane Society
Plan, set up, and take down of decorations and equipment
Supervise children and child-animal interaction ensuring safety
Monitor supply levels, reporting supply needs to supervisor
Maintain education centre and outreach areas, facilities, and equipment
Accept payments for programs as required
Support the activities of coworkers, volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation and training as required
Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies, procedures, collective agreement, and good animal care practices
Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
Participate in supervision, evaluation, training and other meetings as required
Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
Participate in professional development opportunities
Represent the OHS in a professional manner
Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required