Director of Humane Education at The Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe Co – Fairport, New York

The Director of Humane Education will lead a passionate team and shape the strategy behind one of our core mission-aligned efforts, designing and delivering engaging education experiences for people of all ages, from classrooms to community events. This is a leadership role for someone who is equal parts visionary and doer.

Essential Job Duties

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the humane education team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and shared purpose.
• Build and manage the annual department budget, driving revenue and grant opportunities.
• Partner with teams across the organization to weave humane education into the fabric of Lollypop Farm, ensuring programs reflect current, accurate animal welfare information and include staff in programming.
• Cultivate partnerships locally and nationally with schools, civic organizations, community groups, and professional networks including the Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE).
• Stay current on trends in humane education and animal welfare, bringing fresh ideas and industry insight into leadership conversations.
• Lead through change and challenge with empathy, clear communication, and resilience.

Humane Education Programming

• Drive the vision and strategy for a dynamic humane education program that includes workshops, classes, summer camp, school and shelter visits, community events, and online resources, reaching diverse audiences of all ages.
• Develop research-based, culturally responsive curriculum and materials, continuously improving programs to reflect community needs and best practices.
• Establish clear evaluation methods that track and share impact metrics, success stories, and data for grant and donor reporting.
• Partner with the communications team to market programs and showcase impact.
• Ensure all programs meet regulatory standards and best practices for participant safety and well-being.
• Represent Lollypop Farm at public events and community engagements, presenting confidently to audiences of all sizes.

Humane Education Administration

• Develop and maintain department SOPs and systems, ensuring smooth operations, accurate data management, and reporting.
• Manage vendors, supplies, curriculum materials, classrooms, and educational displays, keeping everything organized and in excellent condition.
• Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification and any other required credentials.
• Uphold all company policies and applicable laws; perform other duties as needed

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. 4+ years of leadership experience, and 5+ years delivering education programming strongly preferred. Experience teaching groups diverse in age, culture, and socioeconomic background is strongly preferred, as is knowledge of humane education best practices and prior shelter or nonprofit experience. First Aid/CPR certification preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered if aligned with the position.

Skills: Demonstrated strategic thinking, project management, and collaboration skills. Ability to set priorities, inspire a team, and meet deadlines. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to design and assess educational programs and build lasting community partnerships. Ability to manage a budget and report on outcomes. Proficient (or eager to become proficient) in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and registration systems.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position during shift, move throughout the building and in the community, and move weight up to 50 pounds. Frequently required to communicate with others. Occasionally required to move excessive weight. This position requires car travel and performing duties in locations other than Lollypop Farm.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

Must Align with the Company Mission, Vision and Core Values:

Mission: Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care.

Vision: A just and compassionate world for all animals.

Core Values: We embrace and recognize that Lollypop Farm donors are the heroes of our work—voluntarily offering time or money, no matter the amount—to support our mission. Together, our core values unify and guide us to provide the best service to the animals, our community, our organization, and ourselves.

• Compassion: We show empathy and sympathy for what people and animals are experiencing through positive and constructive actions.
• Communication: We exchange thoughts, feelings, and ideas in pursuit of mutually accepted goals.
• Flexibility: We are willing and comfortable adapting to new circumstances and conditions.
• Commitment: We are steadfast in our efforts to achieve our mission.
• Teamwork: We collaborate and communicate to achieve common goals, understanding that the organization thrives when unified.
• Integrity: We act with honor, fairness, and respect for animals, individuals, the organization, and our community.
• Respect: We are considerate and professional in regard for all aspects of our work.

Commitment to Diversity

At Lollypop Farm, we believe that people are our greatest strength. We are united by our mission: Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and lifesaving care. Our values inspire us to promote and support a diverse and equitable environment of mutual respect where all staff, volunteers, and community members feel a sense of inclusion and belonging.

EOE/ADA