Community Outreach Specialist, Philadelphia at Emancipet

Job Description

Job Description

We’re Hiring a Community Outreach Specialist, Philadelphia at Emancipet!

The Organization : Who is Emancipet?

More than a career, it’s a movement. Emancipet, the leading non-profit veterinary care provider in the United States, is on a mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible for everyone. For the past 25+ years, we’ve been building a national network of low-cost veterinary clinics that provide low-cost, high-quality, and compassionate care in underserved communities. Our clinics have the power to transform communities into places where no one has to forego veterinary care for their pets because the cost is out of reach. You are invited to join the movement!

We are dedicated to building and supporting a diverse workforce. Emancipet is committed to applying a social justice lens to our work by evaluating and ensuring that our systems, policies, practices, language, and programs create equitable access, opportunities, engagement, and inclusivity for all people, and people from historically marginalized groups in particular. We strive to live by our values and be an organization where the culture created by our diverse staff and board advances our mission and vision, and supports organizational excellence and sustainability.

The Department : Who is Development and Marketing?

It’s not just what we do, but how we do it that makes the difference. Emancipet’s Development and Marketing Team (DevComm for short!) is made up of two teams — Development / Fundraising, and Marketing and Outreach. Together, we fundraise, engage our supporters, market our services, manage our brand, and communicate with our audiences to advance our mission.

We support Emancipet in achieving its three bottom lines—Quality Medicine, Transformative Service, and Financial Sustainability—by raising money to support our mission, engaging donors and clients to get involved and connect with us, managing our brand reputation, and communicating with our clients, donors and the communities we serve. Some of us focus on communications and brand messaging, and creatively executing our brand. Others focus on partnerships in the community to fulfill our mission. Others work with donors to support us enabling accessible, affordable veterinary care for all.

The Community Outreach Specialist will report to the Community Outreach Manager.

The Opportunity : Tell me more about the Community Outreach Specialist position

The Community Outreach Specialist (COS) Philadelphia is a pivotal role focused on leveraging community outreach and relationship building to create and nurture advocates - both clients and donors - for Emancipet’s mission. By employing a grassroots-based marketing approach, the COS will deepen engagement within communities, foster authentic relationships, and enhance awareness of Emancipet’s services and mission. This role is essential in amplifying the impact of Emancipet’s engagement efforts, strengthening ties with donors, clients, and community stakeholders, and ensuring that underserved communities have access to vital pet health resources.

In this position, you will be responsible for the following :

• Community Outreach : (30%)

Representing Emancipet and leading tabling events

Collaborating with operations and local clinics to identify and engage community organizations fostering partnerships that amplify Emancipet’s outreach efforts.

Coordinating with operations to build and maintain relationships with government officials and agencies advocating for policies and / or partnerships that align with Emancipet’s mission.

Partnering with the Development team to engage donors and corporate sponsors through opportunities to volunteer at various community or Emancipet-led events.

What You Bring (and We Know No One Has It All!)

You Don’t Have to Check Every Box! We recognize that candidates bring diverse skills and experiences, and you may be a great fit even if you don’t check every box. If you’re passionate about our mission and confident in your ability to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

The Community Outreach Specialist position is full-time, with a salary range of $54,000 to $61,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Emancipet offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Location

Deadline and How to Apply

This position will remain open until filled. We encourage early applications, as we will begin reviewing applications on October 27, 2025.

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you're a great fit for this role via our website : https : / / emancipet.org / careers /

Want to learn more about our work? Watching our short documentary : https : / / www.emancipet.org / documentary?

Emancipet is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Emancipet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We actively seek team members who share our values and bring unique perspectives to our mission.

All candidates eligible to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. However, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.