What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem HumanE Educator position at CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY?
Are you passionate about animals and enjoy working with people of all ages? The Connecticut Humane Society is seeking a Per-Diem Humane Educator to deliver engaging, interactive programs that inspire compassion for pets. This position is responsible for facilitating humane education programs for youth and adults, both onsite and in the community, as well as leading educational tours of CHS’ Pet Resource Centers.
The Humane Educator will create a positive and inclusive learning environment while delivering established program content to a variety of audiences. Responsibilities include preparing program materials, setting up and breaking down program spaces, and ensuring the safety and engagement of all participants.
Additional duties include maintaining program supplies, staying informed on current animal welfare topics and organizational initiatives, and providing feedback to help improve programming. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage audiences of varying ages. Ability to maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment. Must be organized, reliable, and able to follow established program curricula. Ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
This role requires frequent travel to offsite program locations.
This position is per diem which means there are no set days or hours. The candidate will work with the manager to sign up for classes as they get posted. This position may require night or weekend work as needed. This position is not benefit eligible. Please note Connecticut Humane Society does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status (e.g. non-immigrant visa status, such as H-1B visa status, and immigrant visa status, commonly referred to as a green card status).
Connecticut Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Qualifications:Experience Required:
- Have an associate’s degree or at least 2 years completed towards a 4-year degree.
- Have the ability to instruct students of varying ages from early elementary to high school in a variety of educational settings.
- Valid drivers license, ability to be insured under our policy and access to own transportation required.
- Strong communication
Technical Skills Required:
- Microsoft Office Suite, Basic audiovisual equipment setup (projectors, Smartboards, microphones, virtual presentation tools such as Zoom and Google meets
Success Factor:
- Demonstrates confidence and enthusiasm when engaging with audiences of all ages.
- Embraces the differences in other.
- Approaches challenges with a positive attitude, flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Salary : $18 - $20