Education Director

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge

Job Description

We are seeking a full time Education Director to join our dedicated team of passionate animal lovers! Our ideal candidate would be committed to becoming a longterm member of our team, and would be excited to work alongside other staff members to help our organization continue to grow.

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is a sanctuary for farmed animals who are rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. Located in Pittsboro North Carolina, the Refuge is home to over 100 cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese who are provided with high quality healthcare, daily enrichment, and animal-centered homes. The Refuge offers tours, vegan cooking classes, and other educational programs designed to inspire a compassionate vegan lifestyle.

The Refuge is located about 20 minutes from Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Saxapahaw and about 45 minutes from Raleigh, Durham and Greensboro. Job responsibilities, qualifications and specifics are listed below.

Responsibilities
Organizing and leading educational events throughout the year including but not limited to: Monthly Tour & Explores, Vegan Cooking Classes, Film Screenings, Vegan Food Sampling Events, and School Field Trips

Organizing and leading the summer Camp Compassion Program

Developing and implementing an Education & Outreach Program targeted at local colleges and universities

Developing additional Education & Outreach Programs in collaboration with the Executive Director

Recruiting, training, and appreciating education-related volunteers such as tour guides, camp counselors, and others

Taking photographs and videos of animal residents and events

Serving as the main contact for visitors staying in our Yurt

Serving as the main contact for rentals of our Education Pavilion

Other duties as assigned

This is a full time job