Global Director – Animal Sentience, Welfare Education

Job Description:

• Oversee the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs that promote animal sentience and welfare.
• Build strategic partnerships, manage staff and volunteers, and oversee curricula for diverse audiences.
• Measure program impact and drive positive outcomes for animals and people.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive education strategy aligned with organizational mission and goals.
• Create and maintain age-appropriate programs for children, teens, adults, and professional audiences.
• Establish partnerships with universities, schools, community groups, animal shelters, veterinarians, and government agencies.
• Coordinate outreach events, community workshops, and public awareness campaigns.
• Oversee program budgets, grants, contracts, and resource allocation related to education & training initiatives.
• Develop evaluation metrics, collect data, and produce reports demonstrating program impact, effectiveness and outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Animal Science, Biology, Nonprofit Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in education, program development, or outreach, preferably within animal welfare, humane societies, shelters, or related nonprofits.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, budgets, and collaborative partnerships.
• Experience designing curricula and evaluation frameworks for diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of animal behavior, welfare issues, and community-based education best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, learning management systems, virtual presentation platforms, and data collection/reporting tools.
• Grant writing and fundraising experience is a plus.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule including occasional evenings/weekends