Your Next Role: Leading Community Engagement & Education for Cats
Are you passionate about animal welfare and eager to make a lasting difference for cats and communities on the Cycladic islands?
Animal Action Greece is looking for a motivated Community Engagement & Education Lead to join our dedicated team on Paros and Antiparos.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your skills in education, outreach, and community building with a cause that truly matters.
About the Role
Our Community Cat Care Project is the largest cat population management programme in Greece, focusing on sustainable, humane cat population control through TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return), municipal partnerships, and community collaboration.
As Community Engagement & Education Lead, you’ll design and deliver education and outreach activities that increase public understanding of responsible cat care, sterilisation, and coexistence with free-roaming cats. By working with residents, schools, businesses, seasonal visitors, and local animal welfare groups (LAWGs), you’ll help create cultural change and lasting impact for cats and communities alike.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement an education strategy aligned with programme goals.
Create engaging tools, materials, and campaigns for diverse audiences.
Build strong relationships with municipalities, schools, teachers, and stakeholders.
Mentor and support LAWGs in developing their own outreach.
Lead workshops, school sessions, and public events.
Monitor, evaluate, and report on impact.
Contribute to annual programme planning and reporting.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in education, public engagement, or community development.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills in Greek and English.
Ability to work with diverse groups (children, volunteers, teachers, authorities).
Organised, self-directed, and able to work across islands.
Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for animal welfare.
Desirable
Background in animal welfare.
Familiarity with small island communities.
Experience creating educational content or campaigns.
Confidence using social media or visual communication tools.
Role Details
📍 Location: Paros & Antiparos, Greece
📄 Contract: Full-time, flexible hours (occasional weekends/public holidays)
🗓 Start Date: Immediate start preferred (flexible for the right candidate)
📢 Reports to: Programme Manager
How to Apply
If you’re ready to inspire change and help transform the lives of cats and communities on Paros and Antiparos, we’d love to hear from you!
📅 Application deadline: 31 August 2025
📧 Send your CV and a short cover letter (max 300 words) to flora@animalactiongreece.org
