Community Programs Coordinator (Parental Leave backfill contract until May 2025)

About us

The Lost Dogs’ Home is one of Victoria’s most iconic animal welfare organisations, caring for around 15,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats each year, as our vision is giving animals the best chance of a happy and healthy life. This role plays an integral part in our mission, spreading awareness about responsible pet ownership and facilitating initiatives for the animals and people in our community.

The Role

We are looking for someone to step into the Community Programs Coordinator role on a fixed term contract to cover for a period of parental leave until May 2025 at our North Melbourne location. The Community Programs Coordinator will work within our Veterinary Services Department, closely alongside our Operations teams to develop and deliver proactive initiatives and events, which can help the welfare of companion animals in the community and educate the public on pet ownership. The Community Programs Coordinator will partner with local councils and other organisations to identify opportunities to provide low-cost veterinary and behavioural services and pet care resources in local communities.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Oversee and continue to develop community programs and initiatives to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare;
• Recruit, coordinate and manage volunteers to assist with events and programs;
• Plan and deliver community events, including Dogs in the Park Training, pop-up pet health and vaccinations clinics and more;
• Work with the communications team to drive marketing, media and public relations initiatives to spread awareness of programs;
• Represent LDH at community events, promote animal welfare programs and respond to general public enquiries;
• Develop resources that provide information and advice on responsible pet ownership, pet health and behaviour;
• Evaluate and report on the outcomes of community programs and events.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in an events or project management role;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders;
• Proficient time management and multitasking skills;
• Experience in animal welfare or veterinary environment (highly desirable);
• A valid driver’s licence (desirable);
• Community minded attitude and enthusiasm to influence change to better the lives of animals.

What we can offer you:

• Great career development opportunities and opportunity to gain skills in the not-for-profit animal welfare sector;
• The support of management and team members in achieving your goals;
• Genuine sense of purpose and satisfaction that you are making a difference to the lives of vulnerable animals;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program;
• Regular social activities and events for our staff organised by our social committee;
• Discounted pet adoption fees and discounts at our Vet Clinic, Frank Samways.

If you have a passion for animals and you enjoy working for a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you! Please apply now, ensuring you have included a cover letter and current resume. We are more than happy to provide more information on request, please email us at recruitment@dogshome.com.

Applications close Tuesday 21 May at midnight. Please note, this role is due to start from mid July.

If you would like to learn more about The Lost Dogs’ Home visit us at https://dogshome.com/
  
The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks.
  

The Lost Dogs' Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.