Community Education Lead
As a volunteer, the Community Education Lead plays an essential role in Regina Cat Rescues mission to educate the public.
You will work closely with RCR volunteers to provide education to the general public and volunteers, work to build and maintain positive and healthy community partnerships, and assist in the development of educational materials. As a remote-based organization, you will be working from home mostly, aside from scheduled workshops and meetings with individuals.
Responsibilities
Research and write educational articles for website, social media, and event collateral
Receive, review, and respond to relevant incoming emails from RCR volunteers and the public
Provide education to the public regarding a variety of topics that are in line with RCR’s initiatives (such as: benefits and the importance of spay/neutering your pets, how to help strays, importance of keeping pets indoors, why declawing is inhumane/not best practice, cat care 101)
Create, develop, and implement educational content for RCR marketing material, blogs, e-bulletin pertaining to RCR’s current and upcoming initiatives
Coordinate, schedule, and plan community education events - such as trade shows, adoption events, festivals, etc. to maintain RCR’s presence in the community
With the assistance of other volunteers, schedule workshops within the organization to meet the educational needs of RCR volunteers such as vaccine/treatments, neonatal, trapping
With the assistance of other volunteers, schedule ongoing workshops in the community to recruit volunteers in areas as needed such as fosters, community cat feeders, mosaic volunteers, etc.
Ensure annual RCR calendar accurately reflects community education and event activities, and are alignment with RCR’s missions, values, and current initiatives
Commit to monthly meetings with the Operations Manager and RCR teams, where you will provide an oral/written report
Other responsibilities as directed by Board of Directors
Time Commitments
2 - 6 hours per week.
Please note while we do our best to accurately reflect time commitment required to ensure interested individuals are aware, it may fluctuate depending on the time of year and seasons
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Age requirement of 18+ is a must, along with a valid license and reliable transportation
Commitment to RCR’s mission and love of animals
Access to computer/internet/email is a requirement, as you will be provided with an RCR email address, which is a primary means of communication
High attention to detail
Ability to be self-directed and/or take direction from leads
Proficient with Google software and apps
Access to phone/computer/internet/email is a requirement, as you will be provided an RCR email address
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well independently or as a team player
Experience in facilitation and development of community partnership a strong asset