Outreach Specialist
Summary:
GMHS’ mission is to improve life for all pets by providing temporary shelter, compassionate care, community support, and education. We are proud to be fierce advocates for pets in our care and maintain a 96% live release rate, touching the lives of more than 6,200 pets in 2021 through temporary shelter, adoption, transfer to Highway to Home adoption-guaranteed partners, Pet Pantry, and low- and no-cost spay/neuter surgery a tour Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic.
We are currently hiring an outreach specialist. This is a part-time (20 hours per week), hourly, non-exempt opportunity. We seek a candidate who is self-motivated, possesses a superb attention to detail, and is excited to work in a dynamic team environment and advocate on behalf of pets in need.
The ideal candidate will have a huge heart for those in need--people and pets alike--be confident, skilled, decisive, and well organized; have a positive attitude; and, possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Required skills/experience:
Working Conditions:
Reports to: Communications & Development Coordinator
Classification: Part-time, non-exempt, grant-funded position, limited in time to the duration of the grant, and contingent on continued funding beyond the grant period.
Compensation: $15.00 per hour, with paid time off
Please email a resume, cover letter, and completed GMHS employment application to communications@gmhumanesociety.org.
GMHS’ mission is to improve life for all pets by providing temporary shelter, compassionate care, community support, and education. We are proud to be fierce advocates for pets in our care and maintain a 96% live release rate, touching the lives of more than 6,200 pets in 2021 through temporary shelter, adoption, transfer to Highway to Home adoption-guaranteed partners, Pet Pantry, and low- and no-cost spay/neuter surgery a tour Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic.
We are currently hiring an outreach specialist. This is a part-time (20 hours per week), hourly, non-exempt opportunity. We seek a candidate who is self-motivated, possesses a superb attention to detail, and is excited to work in a dynamic team environment and advocate on behalf of pets in need.
The ideal candidate will have a huge heart for those in need--people and pets alike--be confident, skilled, decisive, and well organized; have a positive attitude; and, possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing Pet Pantry and distributing food to program clients
- Developing public education materials
- Providing educational outreach to schools and community organizations
- Scheduling and leading monthly shelter tours
- Scheduling and leading monthly Story Time at GMHS
- Creating videos and content for monthly newsletters and social media
- Representing GMHS at offsite events
Required skills/experience:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently to fulfill goals
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible, adaptable, and committed to team work and fostering a collaborative environment
- Commitment to serving as a GMHS brand ambassador
- Good driving record as regular use of a company vehicle will be required to perform essential job functions
- Ability to multitask, take and follow directions, adapt and accommodate changing demands, and make appropriate prioritization decisions
Working Conditions:
- Must be comfortable handling both dogs and cats including: general handling (leash-walking, lifting and carrying), animal restraint, and placing animals in cages/carriers
- Ability to perform occasional kneeling, stooping, reaching, pulling and lifting up to about 50 lbs.
- Work may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays
- Work may include visits to or assistance at multiple locations, including, but not limited to, Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic, Petco, and partner shelters
- Fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Exposure to dead, sick, injured, and/or dangerous animals
Reports to: Communications & Development Coordinator
Classification: Part-time, non-exempt, grant-funded position, limited in time to the duration of the grant, and contingent on continued funding beyond the grant period.
Compensation: $15.00 per hour, with paid time off
Please email a resume, cover letter, and completed GMHS employment application to communications@gmhumanesociety.org.
Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.
