ABOUT VFCA

Vets for Climate Action represents concerned veterinarians, veterinary nurses, practices and industry partners across Australia who want immediate action on climate change. We are mobilising the veterinary profession and broader animal care community to tackle the climate emergency within and beyond our sector. We are educating the profession and Australian community about the impact of climate change on the animals. We are reducing the sector's greenhouse gas emissions through our Climate Care Program. We are collaborating with like-minded, values-aligned organisations - because we cannot do this alone. And, we are advocating to government to support strong leadership and drive policy change on behalf of all animals.

Vets for Climate Action has 4 staff (including this hire), approximately 60 highly engaged volunteers mainly from the veterinary profession, and over 2,000 supporters around Australia.

Vets for Climate Action is an inclusive place to volunteer and work. We embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. We welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for an equine veterinarian, vet nurse, or other industry professional to work on an exciting new project which will engage with the equine community to reduce the impact of equine medicine and horse ownership on the environment, and contribute to a sustainable future for much-loved our equine companions.

Vets for Climate Action has created an online program, the Climate Care Program, which provides practical steps and knowledge to integrate sustainable solutions into busy veterinary practices. This online Program comprises an introductory module and 6 self paced sequential content based modules, each addressing a different sustainability topic: water, energy, waste, procurement, renewables and chemicals in practice. It includes the first Carbon Calculator designed specifically for the Australian veterinary market.

We have had considerable interest from equine practitioners however the Program needs specific equine enhancements to expand its appeal in the equine veterinary community.

We have funding for a part-time role (2 - 3 days per week) for 2 years (flexible location) to build on the success of the Climate Care Program, and create and develop an Equine version to engage specifically with equine vets and clientele. The completed Program will provide practical ways for the equine veterinary profession to provide more sustainable veterinary care, and educate and inspire horse and pony owners to adopt more environmentally sustainable practices.

No previous experience working in the not-for-profit sector is required — although of course it’s great if you do bring this! Your experience within the equine community will be a valuable asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic planning: Collaborate with key staff and volunteers in developing a strategic plan and product development roadmap that ensures the successful delivery and development of the Equine Climate Care Program - from high level strategic vision to details such as tracking outcomes, budgeting and managing partners. This role requires both leadership and hands-on work.
• Course Content Creation, Testing and Delivery: Take responsibility for:
  • Creation, user acceptance testing and delivery of the Equine Program content - includes facilitated virtual face to face learning and instructional content delivered via a learning management system (LMS) for asynchronous engagement (The program is based upon the concept of teaching, training and empowering cohorts of around 10 individuals in an online format).
  • Development of support material and community building environments delivered via the VfCA/CCP website, social media channels and other relevant platforms.
• Product Life Cycle Management: Devise a strategy for the long-term sustainability and relevance of the program - includes creation of content-based marketing materials (case studies, testimonials), delivery of instructional and technical content updates and administration of all content delivery platforms
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key staff, contractors, subject matter experts and volunteers in developing networks and partnerships across the equine veterinary profession, equine industry and community. Facilitate meetings as required.
• Donor Engagement: Build and steward strong relationships with the individual donors who are investing in this project and ensure their ongoing engagement.
• Advocacy: Collaborate with key staff to ensure the learning objectives and outcomes of the Equine Climate Care Program helps to make sustainability and climate change a dominant issue within the veterinary profession.

ABOUT YOU

• Equine experience: You are a veterinarian, vet nurse, or other industry professional with experience working in and with the equine community.
• A “people-person”: You have excellent people and relationship building skills. A willingness to get ‘out and about’ and engage with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Goal-focused: You’re able to set goals, plan how to work towards them and achieve them.
• Project Management, Planning and Organisation - You have strong organisational skills and can plan, organise and deliver tasks and projects to deadlines. You always ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Communication: You have excellent written and oral communication skills and you’re able to adapt your communication styles to best suit different individuals and audiences.
• Initiative: You can work autonomously, demonstrate initiative and problem solve. You’re able to understand Vets for Climate Action’s Strategic Plan and see opportunities to achieve it.
• Curiosity. You’re curious in your approach and enjoy learning about new technical expertise (such as community engagement principles), concepts (such as campaign strategy) and communities (such as the veterinary community or climate change movement).
• Digital Literacy and Data Management: You have a good level of general digital literacy (we use a variety of digital platforms), a fast learner who can quickly learn and implement a variety of online community engagement tools.
• Leadership. You enjoy leading and inspiring others to achieve goals.
• Passion: You have a genuine passion for climate action and desire to work with the veterinary community.

If you have any questions, contact Steff Goldring, CEO at [email protected] using the subject line: Program Development Manager - Remote / Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.