Youth Programs Specialist - Racine Campus
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Level: Experienced
Job Location: Racine Campus - Mount Pleasant, WI
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $17.07 - $20.26 Hourly
Job Category: Education
How you’ll impact our mission:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Youth Programs Specialist to join our team that serves more than 7,000 young people each year. As the Youth Program Specialist, you will make an impact by engaging young people in our mission through fun, hands-on programs. This role is based at our Racine Campus and occasionally supports programs at our Milwaukee Campus. The Youth Programs Specialist reports to the Director of Youth Programs and typically works 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends are required to support programs. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and animals while working alongside a fun and supportive team, apply today on our website: wihumane.org/employment
Key accountabilities:
Lead high impact youth programs in alignment with organizational resources and priorities
Lead youth programs year-round that engage young people ages 2-18 in the Wisconsin Humane Society’s mission, particularly scout programs, camps, birthday parties, Kids’ Night Outs, story times, and field trip programs
Lead summer camps from June through August for young people in grades 1-9
Recruit, train, schedule, and support youth program volunteers
Participate as a member of the youth programs team in planning and implementing the organization’s youth engagement strategy
Ensure excellent customer service and delivery of programs consistent with organization and community priorities
Support promotional strategy by connecting with families, schools, and community partners
Develop and maintain relationships with youth serving professionals in the Racine community
Ensure programming is delivered in alignment with the Racine youth programs budget
Track program metrics that support program and organizational impact and engagement goals; pull reports as requested
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience and skill working with diverse groups of young people
Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach
Works well with a team and can lead programs with minimal supervision
Dedicated to providing strong customer service
Understanding or a desire to understand systemic challenges that affect underserved communities
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, teachers, and community partners
Excellent and oral and written communication skills
Must be able to pass a safe Caregiver background check
Must be able to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work
Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pulling, and lifting. Must be able to safely handle animals.
Full-time Benefits Include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending plans
Health savings account (HSA)
Sun Life supplemental benefit
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Paid family Leave
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Time off including:
Vacation
Wellness
Holiday
Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:
403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
30% off adoption fees
30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
20% off youth programs
Event discounts
Animal Antics retail discounts
Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete your online employment application at wihumane.org/employment. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.
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About us
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state’s busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.
The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.
