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Community Outreach Manager - Boston Adoption Center MSPCA-Angell - 3.7 Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $68,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Free parking Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee discount 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Management Driver's License Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Animal handling Full Job Description This is a full time 40 hour a week position. Monday - Friday with occasional weekend events required, options for alternative set schedule available.

THE POSITION

The MSPCA-Angell 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 at our Boston Adoption Center. If your dream job is to make a positive impact in people's lives and your community, this is your opportunity. The primary responsibilities of the Community Outreach Manager is to extend the reach of the MSPCA Adoption Center services and resources to historically excluded focus areas. The Manager will work to provide access to affordable care and services, such as veterinary care, spay/neuter and vaccine services, and training/behavior assistance. The Outreach Manager will develop and integrate new programs into the Boston Adoption Center to expand the depth and reach of the MSPCA's programs. Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to: Working with the Director of Community Outreach to develop, establish and implement directives for community initiatives. Leading and collaborating with staff and volunteers on how to conduct community outreach and engage focus communities for long term, sustainable positive change. Build relationships within the community with other animal organizations, social service organizations, community groups and community leaders. Work with the Angell and Adoption Center Medical Teams in Boston to meet surgical and medical needs of animals in focus areas efficiently. Work with the MSPCA Law Enforcement Department on calls in communities that can be addressed through a Community Outreach approach of providing resources to owners in need. Plan, organize and implement free community vaccine and other events in identified communities. Serve as spokesperson for Community Outreach. Manage and coordinate media appearance related to Community Outreach.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for the position is $60,000 - $68,000 depending on experience.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for applicants with a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of animal handling experience, at least one year in a supervisory capacity, and at least one year of experience in customer service, social work, and/or non-profit areas. This position may also require occasional weekend or weeknight hours for special events. A valid driver's licence is required. If you are a compassionate, positive, and organized individual with excellent interpersonal communication skills, this may be the career opportunity you've been looking for. Please detail your qualified experience in your cover letter.

WHO WE ARE

The MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and respected humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work. At our Boston Adoption Center, we care for over 2,000 animals each year with a 92% live release rate. Take a virtual tour (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr-20hRQXXs) of our adoption center!

OUR BENEFITS

Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking. 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.

OUR COMMITMENT

We believe that a diverse workforce is integral to our organizational culture, and that employing a workforce with varied and unique perspectives that emerge from racial, gender, sexuality, religious, linguistic, neurological, physical and other differences fuels our ability to fulfill our organizational mission, surpassing our goals and visions. The MSPCA-Angell needs a diverse, well-supported workforce of staff and volunteers to best understand and serve our patients, clients, and communities. We are committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented diverse workforce for our future and appreciate your interest in pursuing a career at the MSPCA-Angell. Experience Required 2 year(s): Animal handling experience 1 year(s): Customer service/social work/nonprofit experience 1 year(s): Supervisory experience Preferred Proficiency in Spanish preferred Education Required Bachelors or better

Skills Required Previous Animal Handling Experience Behaviors Required Innovative:

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Preferred Thought Provoking:

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.