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Iowa State University Community Outreach - Program Specialist II in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Community Outreach - Program Specialist II
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Experience collaborating with clients and project stakeholders.
Project management experience within an academic or research environment.
Previous Experience working with animal shelters, foster programs, or animal placement groups.
Experience managing inventory, including tracking, ordering, and restocking supplies for programs operations.
Experience organizing educational events or workshops, particularly within the animal welfare or veterinary fields.
Experience handling animals.
Job Description:
Summary
Join Our Team as a Community Outreach - Program Specialist II! Make a Difference in Animal Welfare
Are you passionate about animal welfare and eager to make a tangible impact on the lives of shelter animals? Do you excel at building relationships, coordinating programs, and working with a variety ofstakeholders? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Community Outreach - Program Specialist II!
In this dynamic and rewarding role, you’ll be the driving force behind the success of our outreach programs. Collaborating with shelters, foster programs, and animal placement groups, you’ll ensure animals receive essential veterinary care, including spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, and preventative services. You’ll also play a key role in supporting course operations, managing medical records, and overseeing inventory. As a program ambassador, you’ll foster strong relationships with partners, recruit new collaborators, and host educational events to amplify our mission.
Why You’ll Love This Job
Impactful Work: Directly contribute to improving the health and welfare of shelter animals. Your efforts will save lives, reduce overpopulation, and enhance countless animals' well-being.
Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate, supportive team dedicated to making a difference. You’ll network with industry professionals, grow professionally, and find camaraderie with like-minded individuals.
Variety and Excitement: No two days are alike! From travel and presentations to scheduling services, managing course operations, medical records, and inventory, you’ll enjoy a role full of diversity and challenge.
Growth and Development: Hone your skills in program management, outreach, and animal care. You’ll gain valuable experience organizing educational events, managing logistics, and pursuing professional development opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
A compassionate, organized, and proactive individual passionate about animal welfare.
Someone who thrives in roles blending outreach, administrative responsibilities, and operational support.
A team player with strong communication skills, adept at building relationships and fostering collaboration.
Experience in animal care, shelter programs, veterinary-related fields, medical record management, or inventory oversight is a plus—but above all, we seek someone driven to make a difference!
Ready to transform the future of animal welfare? Apply now and join our mission to improve the lives of shelter animals everywhere!
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS807
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: January 3, 2025
Posting Close Date:January 17, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R16046
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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