Community Outreach Coordinator

Flatbush Cats is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to reduce overcrowded animal shelters in New York City and prevent more cats from ending up on the street in the first place. What began as a grassroots rescue effort has grown into a citywide organization addressing the root causes through affordable veterinary care, access to spay/neuter services, and community outreach.

As an independent nonprofit—not backed by venture capital, private equity, or a corporate veterinary network—we make decisions based on our mission. We recruit team members who are passionate about expanding access to veterinary care and measure success by how many pets and families we can help, not production targets.

At the heart of our work is Flatbush Veterinary Clinic
, a high-volume nonprofit clinic serving low-income pet owners, rescue organizations, and Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR) volunteers throughout Brooklyn. Each year, the clinic performs more than 7,500 spay/neuter surgeries—a number that continues to grow—while providing affordable wellness and dental care to thousands of pets.

By combining high-quality veterinary care with a commitment to accessibility, we’re helping keep pets with their families while creating a city where more people and pets can receive the support they need.

The Community Outreach Coordinator connects Flatbush Veterinary Clinic with residents, community-based organizations, and neighborhood leaders. This individual‑contributor role coordinates the pet food pantry, supports trusted referral networks and partnership agreements, and operates offsite outreach events. The primary goal is to expand awareness of affordable veterinary services, remove barriers to care, help pet owners schedule and complete clinic appointments, and ensure outreach activities are consistently documented and measured.

Work Schedule:

This is a full‑time position with a Monday through Friday workweek. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for offsite events, with advance scheduling whenever possible.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this role is $36-$40 per hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer‑paid premiums

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) fully funded to cover the plan deductible, with funding levels based on coverage tier (employee‑only, employee + spouse, or family)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with optional employee enrollment

$500 annual employer contribution to the FSA, provided regardless of enrollment, plus an additional employer match of up to $500 for employees who enroll

401(k) retirement plan with employer match: 100% match on the first 3% of contributions, plus 50% match on contributions up to 5%

Transit and parking benefit: $60 monthly employer contribution, applicable to either transit or parking at the employee’s discretion

Paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the Pet Food Pantry: Support day‑to‑day pantry operations, including ordering, receiving, inventory and storage, eligibility and distribution processes, client communication, and accurate recordkeeping.

Build community relationships: Develop trusted, culturally responsive relationships with Flatbush residents, community organizations, housing providers, schools, faith communities, businesses, and neighborhood leaders.

Connect pet owners with care: Engage community members through outreach, explain available veterinary services and resources, identify barriers to care, and support appointment scheduling, follow‑through, and successful clinic visits.

Support community partnerships and referrals: Maintain relationships with assigned partners,…