Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
High Falls, NY, USA
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.
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.
COMPASSION OVER KILLING
Remote
Specifics:
Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: General Counsel/Senior Director of Operations & Compliance
Supervises: Office Manager
Location: Remote (Washington, DC office optional)
Benefits: Remote work, flexible hours, health benefits, room for advancement
Salary: competitive. commensurate with experience
Overview:
Compassion Over Killing (COK) is a national non-profit animal protection charity working to disrupt animal agribusiness and create a kinder world for all. COK is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee the organization’s operational function, manage and fulfill HR needs, and assist with finance management.
Position Objective:
Implement, monitor, build upon, and revise, as needed, COK’s operational systems and procedures to ensure federal, state, and local HR and financial compliance, improve internal processes, enhance internal efficiency, increase productivity, and accelerate growth. Work closely with General Counsel/Senior Director of Operations & Compliance and Office Manager to meet internal and external requirements of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage and ensure that each department's operational function is performed in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with pre-defined goals
Develop policies and procedures to ensure clear and consistent execution of programs and operations
Oversee and improve internal management, communications, staff coaching, and continued education
Facilitate and help manage interdepartmental communications to improve efficiency and flow of information
Review and update existing organizational operating procedures on a regular basis and establish new procedures as needed
Take lead on providing overall human resources services, including payroll, workers’ compensation, staff benefits, taxes, insurance, and federal/state/local compliance
Execute staff onboarding and termination
Take lead on coordinating yearly audit and requisite federal/state submissions
Liaise with third parties, including accountant, audit firm, and insurance brokers
Ensure compliance with organizational policies
Review, update, and maintain job descriptions on an annual basis
Promote positive and productive work culture
Manage personnel matters
Assist with planning staff retreats
Assist with employee relations and conduct troubleshooting, training programs, and disciplinary action as needed
Assist in budget management and reporting, as well as, tracking overall goals and departmental expenses
Oversee process to evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics
Qualifications/Who We’re Looking For:
Masters preferred or BA/BS degree in business, management, and/or non-profit management
Proven experience (3+ years) in management of multiple department coordination, human resources, and finance. Project management or equivalent certifications preferred.
Excellent complex problem solving skills and analytical skills
Extremely detail-oriented and organized
Strong writing, public speaking, and communications skills and experience
Positive, assertive, and outgoing attitude, and strong interpersonal and social skills
Familiarity with ADP, Zenefits (or similar platforms), and banking systems required
Familiarity with Salesforce, Expensify, and Google Drive a plus
Commitment to the core values of the organization
Submit resume and cover letter.
Specifics:
Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: General Counsel/Senior Director of Operations & Compliance
Supervises: Office Manager
Location: Remote (Washington, DC office optional)
Benefits: Remote work, flexible hours, health benefits, room for advancement
Salary: competitive. commensurate with experience
Overview:
Compassion Over Killing (COK) is a national non-profit animal protection charity working to disrupt animal agribusiness and create a kinder world for all. COK is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee the organization’s operational function, manage and fulfill HR needs, and assist with finance management.
Position Objective:
Implement, monitor, build upon, and revise, as needed, COK’s operational systems and procedures to ensure federal, state, and local HR and financial compliance, improve internal processes, enhance internal efficiency, increase productivity, and accelerate growth. Work closely with General Counsel/Senior Director of Operations & Compliance and Office Manager to meet internal and external requirements of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage and ensure that each department's operational function is performed in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with pre-defined goals
Develop policies and procedures to ensure clear and consistent execution of programs and operations
Oversee and improve internal management, communications, staff coaching, and continued education
Facilitate and help manage interdepartmental communications to improve efficiency and flow of information
Review and update existing organizational operating procedures on a regular basis and establish new procedures as needed
Take lead on providing overall human resources services, including payroll, workers’ compensation, staff benefits, taxes, insurance, and federal/state/local compliance
Execute staff onboarding and termination
Take lead on coordinating yearly audit and requisite federal/state submissions
Liaise with third parties, including accountant, audit firm, and insurance brokers
Ensure compliance with organizational policies
Review, update, and maintain job descriptions on an annual basis
Promote positive and productive work culture
Manage personnel matters
Assist with planning staff retreats
Assist with employee relations and conduct troubleshooting, training programs, and disciplinary action as needed
Assist in budget management and reporting, as well as, tracking overall goals and departmental expenses
Oversee process to evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics
Qualifications/Who We’re Looking For:
Masters preferred or BA/BS degree in business, management, and/or non-profit management
Proven experience (3+ years) in management of multiple department coordination, human resources, and finance. Project management or equivalent certifications preferred.
Excellent complex problem solving skills and analytical skills
Extremely detail-oriented and organized
Strong writing, public speaking, and communications skills and experience
Positive, assertive, and outgoing attitude, and strong interpersonal and social skills
Familiarity with ADP, Zenefits (or similar platforms), and banking systems required
Familiarity with Salesforce, Expensify, and Google Drive a plus
Commitment to the core values of the organization
Submit resume and cover letter.
