Job Description

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

POSITION: Humane Education Coordinator
STATUS: Permanent; Part-Time
SHIFT: 21 hours per week
LOCATION: Provincial Office in Vancouver, BC
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
WAGE: Salaried
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values.

The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

About the Position:
The primary function of this role is to provide administrative support to humane education programming including: BC SPCA Kids Club, youth camps/workshops, school programs, teen programming and other humane education outreach activities.

Some specific duties:
• Fulfills Kids Club memberships by:
◦ inputting data, maintaining the highest degree of data integrity
◦ providing customer service related to Kids Club
◦ providing written responses to messages/donations from Kids Club members
◦ fulfilling administrative tasks relating to Kids Club, including supporting volunteers in executing tasks
• Provides administrative planning and support for youth camps, workshops and education events; provides high-quality customer service to registrant families and resolves issues related to camp registration.
• Coordinates school program bookings by:
◦ processing invoices
◦ tracking and following up on payments
◦ communicating with teachers regarding program bookings
• Inputs data and maintains data systems related to school and teacher publication subscriptions.
• Suggests ways to help increase membership in the Kids Club and promote other BC SPCA youth programs through creative initiatives that are in alignment with the BC SPCA’s strategic initiatives.
◦ Where approved, implements parts or all of those initiatives.
• Supports the BC SPCA school club program by:
◦ processing club registrations
◦ acknowledging donations
◦ distributing resources and information to clubs upon request
• Performs data entry related to direct delivery programs; compiles survey data, tracks program statistics and generates regular reports.
◦ Identifies trends and offers suggestions.
• Assists with community outreach/events.
• Assists with other duties as required.

Qualifications you need to have:
• Some post-secondary education and 5 years’ related work experience, or equivalent education/experience acceptable to the employer.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to relate respectfully to a diverse audience
• Excellent organizational, time-management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Demonstrated experience working both independently, with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate and resolve conflict in a constructive and professional manner
• Additional assets include: experience with Raiser’s Edge, Canva and Word Press, and layout/design skills.
• Working knowledge of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation
• Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission, values and strategic directions of the BC SPCA

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/

We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001