Coordinator: Outreach (Educational Programs & Events)

Ottawa Humane Society•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$26 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator: Outreach (Educational Programs & Events) is responsible for coordinating and delivering outreach programming of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). This role involves developing, planning, and delivering programs for all age groups, researching and drafting program materials, and coordinating relevant OHS programming. The position also requires seeking and maintaining community partnerships, exploring funding opportunities, and maintaining program facilities and educational resources. Additionally, the role supports volunteers, students, and work placements through orientation, training, and supervision. The Coordinator must be familiar with relevant legislation, regulations, OHS policies, and animal care practices, and is responsible for producing accurate reports and records. Participation in professional development, public relations, and promotional activities is also expected, and the role may require assuming some responsibilities of the Manager: Outreach.

Requirements

Post-secondary school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one year of experience in group facilitation, program planning, development and delivery
Minimum of one year experience working closely with volunteers and community partners
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required
Employment is conditional upon having and maintaining a valid driver’s license
Employment is conditional upon successful completion and maintenance of Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED Certification
Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

Nice To Haves

Certificate in education or adult education preferred
Experience working with diverse populations preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, plan and deliver outreach department programming in cooperation with other programs and departments
Develop and deliver programs for all age groups
Research and draft OHS program materials
Coordinate and implement relevant OHS programming
Seek and maintain partnerships in the community to further program and OHS goals
Seek funding opportunities to further department and OHS goals
Maintain program facilities, equipment, and educational resources
Support the activities of volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation, training, and supervision
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 professional development opportunities
Represent the OHS in a professional manner
Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of the Manager: Outreach