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Outreach Coordinator Jobs in Tupelo, MS at Tupelo Lee Humane Society
Outreach Coordinator
Are you passionate about animal welfare and engaging with your community? Do you have a knack for organizing and leading volunteer programs? If so, we’d love to have you join our team as an Outreach Coordinator!
In this exciting role, you’ll connect the Tupelo Lee Humane Society with our surrounding community through outreach efforts, volunteer coordination, and educational initiatives. You’ll play a key part in promoting animal welfare and ensuring the success of our programs, all while building lasting relationships with volunteers, schools, and community organizations. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and people, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Operations
Job Purpose:
To plan, perform, and maintain community outreach activities connecting the Tupelo Lee Humane Society with its surrounding community. To develop, coordinate, and maintain a strong and efficient volunteer program for the Tupelo Lee Humane Society. To conduct facility tours, promote TLHS at community events and school events through education pertaining to animal welfare. To assist with fundraising efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers.
Maintains a volunteer database tracking volunteer and community service hours.
Schedules volunteer assignments, coordinating with shelter operations and shelter staff while also maintaining a volunteer calendar.
Works with the city’s community service program and schedules community service assignments, coordinating with shelter operations and shelter staff.
Coordinates and conducts facility tours with community groups and individuals.
Develops and coordinates educational presentations in order to educate the community on animal welfare and animal welfare practices.
Serves as a liaison between the Tupelo Lee Humane Society and the Tupelo High School TLHS Club.
Assists with fundraising efforts and events.
Promotes community awareness of shelter activities and events utilizing social media platforms.
Monitors and maintains Paw Partner donor database, producing reports as required.
Write “thank you” cards and “thank you” letters as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three or more years of experience with customer service in an office setting.
Clerical experience in an office setting is desired.
Computer experience with Microsoft Office/Google Drive
Good interpersonal skills for interacting with co-workers, the public, and the telephone.
Must be organized and structured.
Must be of good integrity and moral character. Must be responsible in all areas.
Must be willing to work with and handle animals.
Must be able to work in a busy and high paced environment.
Working Conditions:
Typical office setting with desk. Open area near front doors, where people come and go. Will handle and interface with animals (some may be fractious or fearful) as required to perform the job. May include weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to move about in all areas of the facility, handling documents, packages, animals, etc. Must be able to work in a stressful environment with employees, the public, and animals. Must be able to stand and work on your feet, sit, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
Why Join Us?
At the Tupelo Lee Humane Society, we’re not just an animal shelter—we’re a vibrant, community-driven organization dedicated to animal welfare and education. By joining our team, you’ll play an essential role in advancing our mission and fostering a compassionate community. You’ll gain hands-on experience in outreach, volunteer management, and community engagement, all while making a tangible difference in the lives of animals and the people who care for them.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 – $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Title: Outreach Coordinator
Company: Tupelo Lee Humane Society
Location: Tupelo, MS
