Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
High Falls, NY, USA
Nov 22, 2019
Full time
Organizational Description
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary rescues farmed animals and gives them care and sanctuary, connects animals with people to advance veganism, and advocates for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. We welcome visitors to come and meet animals who are most commonly exploited, abused, and killed in animal agriculture. Our animal residents are given lifelong sanctuary and are treated with respect as individuals. By giving farmed animals the chance to live their lives with dignity and by sharing their stories, we advocate for veganism and aim to reduce suffering for all.
Job Overview
The Education and Advocacy Manager is full-time, year-round, non-exempt position (hourly) and reports to the Executive Director. The Education and Advocacy Manager directs seasonal weekend educational programming and weekend visitor experience, as well as overseeing both onsite and offsite advocacy efforts, primarily involving outreach and tabling efforts. It is a forward facing position key to the Sanctuary’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
Manage seasonal weekend visitor education experience April – October:
Supervise team of 2 – 4 PT seasonal tour guides
Supervise 1 PT seasonal kiosk attendant and 1 PT seasonal store cashier
Weekend visitor center and gift store management
Give humane education tours each weekend
Recruit and train weekend team
Design tour content alongside key staff and coach tour guides on tour delivery
Evaluate weekend team for continuous improvement
Research animal ag industry and pedagogical / change psychology trends to keep tour content current, compelling and accurate
Coordinate with shelter staff to ensure animal and visitor safety and design best tour routes
Coordinate with events staff on weekend programming
Coordinate with marketing and development staff to ensure messaging consistency
Work with volunteers and interns to meet program goals
Oversee and execute advocacy efforts:
Offsite and onsite outreach and tabling opportunities
Literature distribution through the remote organization of volunteer street teams
Work closely with other departments and constituents on advocacy campaigns
Experience and Qualifications
At least two years of supervisory experience
Demonstrable commitment to organization’s mission and values
Previous experience in education or public speaking
Experience working with farmed animals a plus
Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of farmed animal advocacy and veganism
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to improvise in a fast-paced and fluid work environment
Ability to work well collaboratively across departments
Excellent customer service skills
High degree of comfort interacting with farmed animals
The position description is not all inclusive; other duties may be assigned as needs and opportunities emerge. This position involves standing and sitting for hours at a time, interacting with farmed animals, and moving around the large Sanctuary property for tours and other purposes. It requires working some evenings and most weekends during the season (April – October) with a more flexible and traditional schedule during the rest of the year. Willingness to travel occasionally including overnight stays, reliable transportation important. Pay and benefits are competitive, including retirement, paid holidays, paid vacation, and good health insurance with optional dental and vision.
To apply: Please send resume and cover letter by December 16th to Rachel McCrystal
No phone calls please. We regret that the number of applications make it so that we can only respond to those candidates chosen for interviews.
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer, deeply committed to values of diversity and inclusion.