Community Outreach Manager - Springfield, MA
Community Outreach Manager - Springfield, MA
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Job Description
This is a full time 40 hour a week position.
THE POSITION:
The MSPCA is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced community organizer non-profit program development and/or animal welfare applicant to join our organization as a Community Outreach Manager. If your dream job is to make a positive impact in peoples lives and your community this is your opportunity.
The primary responsibilities of the Community Outreach Manager areestablishing and expanding the reach of animal care services resources and information in Springfield Massachusetts. The Manager will work to connect pet owners to affordable services such as veterinary care pet food and supplies. Collaboration is the key to success in this position. Building relationships within the Springfield community with other animal organizations community groups and community leaders is a vital part of this position.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Work with the Director of Community Outreach to develop establish and implement directives for community initiatives.
- Lead and collaborate with staff and volunteers at Dakin Humane Society and Thomas J OConnor Animal Control and Adoption Center on how to conduct community outreach and engage the Springfield community for long term sustainable positive change.
- Build and maintain relationships within the Springfield community with other animal organizations social service organizations community groups and community leaders.
- Plan organize and implement community vaccine clinics and other events in identified historically excluded communities.
- Plan organize and implement low cost spay/neuter events in partnership with Thomas J. OConnor Animal Control and Adoption Center.
- Work to develop volunteer positions and grow volunteer base for community outreach in Springfield with a focus on recruiting volunteers within Springfield.
- Work with the MSPCA Law Enforcement Department Dakin Humane Society and Thomas J. OConnor Animal Control and Adoption Center on calls from Springfield that can be addressed through a community outreach approach of providing resources to owners in need.
- Consistently collect feedback and evaluate community needs to ensure directives are most impactful.
- Serve as spokesperson for Community Outreach; manage and coordinate media appearances related to Community Outreach.
- Work cohesively with MSPCA development team to identify and write grants to secure funding and engage interested donors in direct donations.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least 2 years of animal handling experience 1 year of experience in a supervisory role and 1 year of customer service non-profit or social work experience. Applicants should also have a valid drivers license. Applicants proficient in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply as there is a large Spanish speaking population in Springfield. If you are a self-motivated compassionate positive and organized individual with excellent interpersonal communication skills this may be the career opportunity youve been looking for.
Please detail your experience in your cover letter.
WHO WE ARE:
The MSPCA is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world. We work together as a community to deliver on our mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals. Sharing in this vision provides meaning to our employees and adds an important dimension to our work.
OUR BENEFITS:
Our compensation package includes health dental and life insurance 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement paid holidays sick and vacation time and employee discounts for pet health care.
If you are interested in working for an organization where your work can make a difference in your community and beyond this may be the career you are looking for.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
