About the Role
The Director of Animal Sentience & Welfare Education oversees the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs that promote animal sentience and welfare through academic curricula, school-based initiatives, industry training, and community engagement. This role builds strategic partnerships, manages staff and volunteers, oversees curricula for diverse audiences, and measures program impact to drive positive outcomes for animals and people.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive education strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission and goals.
- Design curricula, workshops, presentations, and digital learning resources on topics such as animal sentience, emotions, cognition, behaviour, veterinary and behavioural welfare, and responsible companion animal ownership.
- Manage, train, and supervise education staff, interns, and volunteers, and recruit and support subject-matter presenters.
- Create and maintain age-appropriate programmes for children, teenagers, adults, and professional audiences.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with universities, schools, community groups, animal shelters, veterinarians, and government agencies, and represent the organisation externally.
- Coordinate and lead outreach events, community workshops, and public awareness campaigns.
- Oversee programme budgets, grants, contracts, and resource allocation related to education and training initiatives.
- Develop evaluation metrics, collect data, and produce reports demonstrating programme impact, effectiveness, and outcomes, and use findings to refine programming.
- Ensure all educational content is accurate, evidence-based, culturally responsive, and compliant with organisational policies and legal or regulatory requirements.
- Manage content for educational materials and support content delivery for websites, social media, and newsletters.
- Stay current on best practices in animal sentience, welfare, behaviour, and education methods, and incorporate new research and pedagogy.
- Support fundraising and grant-writing efforts by contributing programme narratives, data, and budget inputs.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Animal Science, Biology, Nonprofit Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in education, programme development, or outreach, preferably within animal welfare organisations, humane societies, shelters, or related nonprofits.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams, budgets, and collaborative partnerships.
- Experience designing curricula and evaluation frameworks for diverse audiences.
Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of animal behaviour, animal welfare issues, and community-based education best practices.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, learning management systems, virtual presentation platforms, and data collection and reporting tools.
- Grant-writing and fundraising experience is a plus.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Core Competencies
- Leadership and team development.
- Strategic planning and programme management.
- Cultural sensitivity and community engagement.
- Critical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Passion for animal sentience, welfare, and humane education.
How to Apply
Please send PDF versions of your cover letter and CV to hrhkg@animalsasia.org or apply through the following link:
https://animalsasia.bamboohr.com/careers/144
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
To find out more, visit www.animalsasia.org.
Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organisation that creates an inclusive environment for all.
