Community Outreach Manager

Humane Society of Sarasota County Inc•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

Join Our Pack & Pride as a Community Outreach Manager Salary: starting at $57,500 annually | Full Benefits Package Do you come alive when you’re teaching, connecting, and opening doors for people and pets? Are you energized by classrooms full of curious kids, community partners eager to collaborate, and programs that keep pets where they belong—at home? If building bridges between animals and the people who love them is your calling, the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) wants you on our team. Why HSSC? At HSSC, we’re more than just a shelter—we’re a movement rooted in compassion, education, and community impact. For over 70 years, we’ve been Sarasota County’s trusted no-kill resource, pairing lifesaving programs with a people-first culture that supports the staff and volunteers who make the work possible. Each year, we care for more than 5,000 animals through sheltering and community-based programs—investing every donor dollar back into rescue, rehabilitation, education, and pet retention. Through humane education, pet therapy, and access-to-care initiatives, we’re building a No-Kill Florida—one conversation, one classroom, and one family at a time. Benefits That Matter: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life & AD&D Insurance (fully covered) Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to 3% employer match 3+ Weeks of PTO, accruing from day one FSA & Supplemental Insurance options Employee discounts on retail and at-cost medical care for your own pets Professional development and growth opportunities And more! Why You’ll Love This Role: Purpose-Driven Leadership. Every lesson taught, pantry shift coordinated, or therapy visit scheduled strengthens the human–animal bond and keeps pets out of shelters. Community at the Center. From classrooms and camps to civic groups and partner organizations, you’ll be the face of HSSC—sharing our mission and expanding access to humane care. Program Ownership. You’ll lead humane education, oversee pet therapy and the community pet food pantry, and continuously improve programs that directly impact lives. Collaborative Culture. We lead collaboratively, communicate intentionally, nurture ourselves, and transform continuously—because caring for animals starts with caring for people.

Requirements

Live our mission and believe education is a powerful lifesaving tool
Love teaching and can confidently engage children, adults, and community leaders
Thrive in a fast-paced, people-facing role with lots of moving parts
Bring compassion, professionalism, and emotional resilience to sensitive situations
Are organized, creative, and comfortable juggling programs, volunteers, and events
Communicate clearly—in person, in writing, and across teams
Can safely and humanely work with cats and dogs of varying sizes and temperaments
Have reliable transportation and flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends
Full-time, exempt/salaried position
40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends required
Department: Advancement | Reports to Senior Director of Advancement

Responsibilities

Deliver humane education programs to children and adults, adapting content for schools, camps, civic groups, and community audiences.
Develop curricula, outreach materials, presentations, and reports that tell the story of HSSC’s impact.
Oversee the pet therapy program and community pet food pantry, ensuring respectful, dignified, and humane service delivery.
Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners—and occasionally bring approved animal ambassadors along for the lesson.
Support outreach-related logistics, calendars, reporting, and coordination with Advancement leadership.
Most weeks are Monday–Friday, but community events, weekends, or evenings may call your name.