Outreach Officer

Location: Kanchanaburi, Thailand|

Reports to: IUCN ITHCP Project Manager

Collaborates with: Communication Officer

Panthera Corporation

Panthera is the only organization in the world that is devoted exclusively to the conservation of the world’s 40 wild cat species and their ecosystems. Utilizing the expertise of the world’s premier cat biologists, Panthera develops and implements global strategies for the most imperiled species. Representing the most comprehensive effort of its kind, Panthera partners with local and international NGOs, scientific institutions, local communities, governments around the globe, and citizens who want to help ensure a future for wild cats. Panthera Corporation consists of Panthera Corporation- USA and several foreign legal entities and foreign branch offices. For more on Panthera, visit www.panthera.org.

Position Summary

The Outreach Officer will lead and support education and awareness-raising initiatives targeting youth, schools, and local communities. The role includes planning and implementing outreach activities such as youth camps, school visits, and public events, developing educational materials, and promoting stakeholder understanding of conservation, sustainable agriculture, and livestock management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project’s communication and outreach strategy, in coordination with the Project Manager and Communications Officer.
• Design and integrate public awareness and visibility activities into project work plans and ensure their timely delivery.
• Plan and organize educational and community engagement events, including youth camps, school programs, and stakeholder meetings.
• Deliver engaging presentations and awareness sessions to schools, local communities, and general audiences.
• Promote understanding of policies, laws, and best practices related to wildlife conservation, livestock management, sustainable forest management, and organic farming.
• Develop and produce communication materials such as brochures, manuals, posters, and digital content.
• Coordinate logistics for outreach events and maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders, including government agencies, CSOs, and community partners.
• Support the M&E (Safeguards) Officer in monitoring project activities, collecting data, and preparing evidence based outreach materials (e.g.fact sheets, stories, and flyers).
• Document outreach activities and provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager.
• Travel frequently and be willing to stay in remote project sites when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or direct supervisors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Education, Communications, or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant experience in environmental education, community outreach, or communications.
• Experience in sustainable forest management or agriculture value chains is an advantage.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement educational and outreach materials.
• Proven capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Creative, energetic, and passionate about engaging youth and communities in conservation.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Thailand at the time of application.