Education Coordinator

Maryland SPCA

Job Description

Job Title: Education Coordinator

Department: Community Care & Advocacy

Reports to: Community Care & Advocacy Assistant Director

Salary Range: $18.50 to $19.50

Schedule: Flexible 3 days a week

FLSA Status: Part-time, hourly

Date revised: September 12^th, 2026 

Position Summary: The Education Coordinator provides humane education programs including the Kindness for Paws art show, reading hour and in-person talks to our community. The Education Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Community Care & Advocacy Assistant Director to help meet the goals for our humane education program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate the annual Kindness for PAWS art show. The KFP Art Show is an annual Humane Education and Fundraising event where students k-12 from participating schools create 2-D art based on photos of MD SPCA pets that have been adopted. This art is on display for a week and then culminates as an art sale on the last day when the art can be purchased.
• Coordinate and facilitate the MD SPCA’s Teacher Led Curriculum program.
• Working under the guidance of the Community Care & Advocacy Assistant Director, assist in the continual evaluation and improvement of the MD SPCA humane educationprograms through the enhancements of lesson plans, supplemental materials, presentations, and web resources.
• Maintain organized records of program participation, attendance, feedback, materials, and outcomes to support program evaluation.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community groups, volunteers, and internal departments to strengthen and expand humane education opportunities.
• Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, confirming locations, preparing materials, communicating with participants, and ensuring programs are ready for successful delivery.
• In consultation with the Community Care & Advocacy Assistant Director, plan, prepare, and deliver engaging humane education lessons, activities, and presentations both at the MD SPCA and off-site for interested community organizations such as: schools, seniors, scout groups, and other community audiences.
• Transport and set up education materials, supplies, and program resources for on-site and off-site events as needed.
• Adapt education content and activities based on audience age, group size, setting, and learning goals.
• Working with the Community Care & Advocacy Assistant Director, identify opportunities to improve or expand humane education programming based on community needs, participant feedback, and program goals.
• Proactively contributes to the creation of a positive culture within the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated experience (minimum 1 year) managing and delivering education programs or similar programs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak to groups of people, including children and the elderly
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical ability
• Highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Comfort working with volunteers.
• Comfort working with cats and dogs.

• Must adhere to all guidelines as set forth in the MD SPCA’s Employee Handbook

• Clean driving record with a valid state-issued driver’s license
• Ability to drive large vehicles including vans as needed
• Must pass a background & fingerprint check
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. 25% of the positions time will be working evenings and weekends

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physical duties, including animal handling and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• This position is regularly exposed to animals, animal waste and potentially hazardous conditions, including the risk of animal bites.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.