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Manager, Community Engagement

***Application Deadline: 12/20/2024 at noon EST***

Job Description:

Watkins Glen, NY

Summary: The Manager, Community Engagement is a new position that will be seated in the Education and Advocacy Department, and will work interdepartmentally with the Wellness, Experience, Development, and other teams at Farm Sanctuary (FS). This position will build community relationships locally, and beyond, our Sanctuaries matching volunteers’ skills, interests, and connections with Farm Sanctuary’s needs and goals to advance our mission.

Responsibilities:

Support and facilitate relationships with volunteers.
Work inter-departmentally with all departments to identify specific volunteer needs across the organization
Identify and create opportunities for robust volunteer engagement (eg. outreach tabling, legislative and lobbying opportunities, onsite projects and events, facilitating the development and distribution of activist tools)
Collaborate with FS team members and external partners to design and implement effective volunteer programs, internally and externally
Develop structured training opportunities and materials to promote a streamlined and consistent approach to educating and empowering the volunteers.
Collaborate inter-departmentally to provide an on-site and virtual training calendar for volunteers and supporters
Respond to incoming volunteer inquiries
Recruit, train, inspire, and engage volunteers and community activists
Strategize and implement an engagement plan with the Communications Department to promote volunteer opportunities

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years experience in community/grassroots organizing and/or working in animal welfare
Skilled at engaging with and understanding diverse communities
Effective interpersonal communicator
Ability to work collaboratively and interdepartmentally within an organization
Adept at identifying and nurturing volunteer initiatives that reflect Farm Sanctuary’s mission
Proficient organizational skills
Efficient time management and initiative
Experienced in identifying and utilizing talent of skilled and mission-driven individuals
A desire to be a visionary in developing a robust foundation to educate and empower volunteers and aligned supporters who want to make a difference for farmed animal welfare
Alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom.
Familiarity, commitment to, and experience with the practice of equity and social justice, and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary’s mission

We are looking for the best fit for each of our roles, regardless of the type of education or companies in your background, so we encourage you to apply even if your skills and experiences don’t exactly match the job description.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move for extended periods during the workday.
Ability to travel to offsite locations for events, meetings, or volunteer engagements
Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, mouse, and phone.
Ability to read printed and digital materials, including reports, emails, and volunteer training materials.
Ability to hear and respond effectively during in-person or virtual meetings and phone conversations
Ability to bend, kneel, lift, reach up to 20lbs, with or without accommodation

Job Specifications:

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time, non-exempt
Reports to: CEO

Direct reports: None

Location: Watkins Glen, NY
Pay: $57,000-62,000 Salary
- Farm Sanctuary adheres to a non-negotiation philosophy regarding compensation and benefits outside the posted pay in our commitment to equitable hiring practices.
Travel: Local travel is required; interstate travel occasional
Benefits: Competitive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays; generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403(b) plan; flexible spending accounts; long-term disability insurance; free access to the CALM meditation app; and access to the Nivati wellness platform

Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and feel a sense of belonging. We work hard to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. We take our duty seriously to protect employees with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that our prioritization of diversity, equity, and inclusion is a strength and essential to achieving our mission. A diverse workforce brings many perspectives, ideas, and experiences, leading to more creative and effective solutions to our complex issues. By embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment, we foster a culture of belonging where innovation and growth can thrive. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization, including hiring and recruitment practices, employee development and training, and interactions with the communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are core components in fulfilling our mission of rescuing and protecting farmed animals from cruelty, and we are committed to creating a culture of respect, civility, and compassion for all.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Any photos or videos taken in the scope of employment and/or related to Farm Sanctuary are considered work product and intellectual property of Farm Sanctuary.

Our Process:

Stage 1: 30-minute HR Interview with People & Culture Team Member
Stage 2: Virtual Panel Interview with Hiring Team
Stage 3: Virtual Interview with CEO
Stage 4: Background and Reference Check
Stage 5: Job Offer