July 2015 - October 2016

SPCA Auckland

Mangere

Auckland

New Zealand

Community Outreach Manager

Animal Welfare Science and Education Department

Achievements:

· Developed, communicated and implemented a strategic education programme across SPCA regions which is fully aligned with all components of the NZ Curriculum

· Wrote, piloted, taught and evaluated a 10 week humane education programme in three schools, targeting students with needs to develop empathy

· Duffy Books in Homes school role model

· Written and implemented effective systems, programmes and processes to recruit, orientate, train and support large volunteer team (250+)

· Developed and implemented an integrated community engagement programme which includes schools, alternate education units, children's hospitals and community services

Responsibilities:

· Demonstrate and utilise in-depth experience in planning and leading education initiatives, including effective teaching and learning

· Work collaboratively with the Education Manager and Chief Scientific Officer to support a high performing strategy team

· Strengthen and grow networks with organisations who can assist with the ongoing development of relevant and engaging education resources and learning experiences

· Maintain a broad view of what is happening in education and in community programmes locally, regionally, nationally and internationally

· Build critical linkage across SPCA regions and across the education sectors

· Effectively lead, recruit, mentor and support all community engagement staff and volunteer team members

· Carry out research to determine best practice for humane education initiatives, volunteer programmes and animal assisted therapy