Education Programs Coordinator

JOB/POSITION TITLE: Education Programs Coordinator

STATUS: Non-Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop and present animal welfare Education Programs to a wide variety of groups from youth to adults that could include schools, youth groups, community businesses, college campuses and many other audiences as needed. Education Programs Coordinator must customize content to be adapted to influence a range of audiences. Administrative tasks including purchasing supplies for events and programs and collecting data to measure program impact.

Reports To: Manager of Education Programs

Supervises: Volunteers & Students

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Student Education Programs. Coordinates, promotes, prepares and presents programs with partners all around the island including youth contests, service learning classes, mentoring students, managing the Teens4Animals Council, delivering in-school presentations and supporting the integration of humane Education Programs in schools and other organizations. This may also include hosting service learning classes including Animal Hero and Paws & Patches.
• Community Presentations. Promotes, coordinates and delivers community presentations for youth and adults. Adult education audiences include civic clubs, kūpuna centers, businesses and government agencies.
• Service Learning Projects. Provides mentorship for youth completing service learning projects.
• Campus Tours. Hosts educational campus tours for youth groups such as Girl Scouts, school classes, and adult groups.
• Teens4Animals Council. Manages the Teens4Animals Council including planning, organizing and coordinating their application process, 4-day summer training activities and lessons, quarterly meetings, graduation party planning, and mentoring them throughout the year.
• Program Assessment. Works with supervisor to decide program effectiveness and evaluates if programs should be reworked, removed or reimagined. Effectiveness is based on participation, demand and functionality.
• Resource Materials & CARE Curriculum. Keeps teachers up-to-date with information regarding educational presentations, contests and programs via email or other forms of communication.
• School Partnerships. Develops and implements partnerships that could include events, education, internships and programs available for students around the island.
• Program Impact. Works with supervisor to report statistics for student Education Programs, presentations, outreach education, community events, CARE and students mentored in their designated area.
• Professional Development. Expands knowledge pertinent to this position by seeking professional development opportunities regarding trends and best practices in education, the humane education field and volunteer development.

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and participates in organization events as needed.
• Contributes ideas for internal, external improvements to the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment: Indoor and outdoor.
• Equipment use: Basic office equipment including PC computer (Word, Excel, design and desktop publishing software), copy machine, fax machine, telephone, camera, and presentation technology and materials.
• Work Hours: 40-hour work week. Typical schedule is Tuesday-Saturday. Exact schedule dependent on program needs.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

• Must be able to commute island wide and visit schools, attend meetings and more when needed.
• Must maintain and present personal conduct, personal appearance and office space as a professional. Includes well-groomed and professional appearance and tidy office areas.
• Must exercise compassion, patience, professionalism, flexibility and tact when dealing with a broad range of volunteers and the public including difficult, emotional or angry people. Requires handling people and animals in a pleasant, courteous and professional manner.
• Requires ability to set-up education and outreach events, which can involve lifting boxes and other items up to 30 pounds, hanging banners and other relevant duties.
• Must be comfortable working with animals.
• Must be able to prioritize, work independently, problem solve and meet deadlines.
• Must have a flexible disposition to work with and engage a variety of volunteers, supporters and businesses.
• Must complete training and background check required for working with youth.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Skills/Knowledge: Requires excellent organization and teaching skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer knowledge. Strong organization, reporting, record keeping and project management skills required. Must be detail oriented with strong follow up skills. Valid driver's license, good driving record, access to own automobile and proof of no-fault insurance required. Must agree with and be committed to the Hawaiian Humane Society's goals, objectives and programs. Must be highly creative and innovative. Excellent communications skills and able to motivate youth and volunteers.
• Education/Training: Minimum Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of relevant experience that could include classroom and/or youth education.

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.