Youth Programs Specialist - Milwaukee Campus

Are you looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and opportunities for growth? The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is looking for a full-time Youth Programs Specialist to join our team that serves more than 6,000 young people each year. As the Youth Programs Specialist, you will make an impact by engaging young people in our mission through fun, hands-on programs. This position will work 40 hours, Tuesday through Saturday from September through May to support school year programs, including birthday parties, and Monday through Friday, from June through August to support summer camps. Some evenings are required to support programs.  If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to engage young people in our mission to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them, while working alongside a committed, passionate, fun, and supportive team, apply today!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead high impact Youth Programs in alignment with organizational resources and priorities
  • Lead Youth Programs year-round that engage young people ages 2-18 in the Wisconsin Humane Society’s mission, particularly scout programs, camps, birthday parties, Kids’ Night Outs, story times, and field trip programs
  • Lead summer camps from June through August for young people in grades 1-9
  • Occasionally support programs at the Ozaukee and Racine Campuses
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support youth program volunteers
• Participate as a member of the Youth Programs team in planning and implementing the organization’s youth engagement strategy
• Ensure excellent customer service and delivery of programs consistent with organization and community priorities
• Support promotional strategy
• Develop and maintain relationships with youth serving professionals in the Milwaukee community
• Ensure programs are delivered in alignment with the Milwaukee Youth Programs budget
• Track program metrics that support program and organizational impact and engagement goals; pull reports as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience and skill working with diverse groups of young people
• Commits to and models our values of compassion, respect, and kindness; professionalism; innovation; positive approach; and equity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable presenting to groups
• Dedicated to providing strong customer service
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with students, teachers, and community partners.
• Understanding or a desire to understand systemic challenges that affect underserved communities is required.
• Works well with a team and can lead programs with minimal supervision
• Able to work evenings and weekends
• Must be able to pass a safe Caregiver background check

Benefits

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Flexible spending plans

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Sun Life supplemental benefit

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match

• Paid family Leave

Time off including:

• Vacation

• Wellness

• Holiday

Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 30% off adoption fees

• 30% off manners classes and behavior consultations

• 20% off Youth Programs

• Event discounts

• Animal Antics retail discounts

• Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.

Come see why over 280 staff call one of WHS’s 7 locations home! You’ll be happy you did!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHS’s success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

The Wisconsin Humane Society is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin.  Founded in 1879, WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth and outreach programs, veterinary resources for the community, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state's busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.  WHS maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.