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+ Marketing + Communications Coordinator

SUMMARY We’re seeking a motivated, creative Marketing Coordinator to join our team. This role is designed for a creative storyteller passionate about brand engagement and saving dogs in need. Your duties will include a wide range of activities, from content creation and social media management to storytelling. The ideal candidate will have a strong marketing background, impeccable organization skills, excellent communication skills, strong writing and storytelling skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles, CA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

MARKETING

• Brainstorm creative concepts and ideas for building awareness, helping dogs get adopted, and promoting Wags & Walks programs.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Wags & Walks brand and storytelling guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Marketing to ensure social content is aligned with brand aesthetics, brand strategy, and brand identity.
• Join all relevant meetings and calls for marketing and promo needs.
• Make changes/revisions to the website and copy as needed to ensure it stays up-to-date.
• Master the Wags tone of voice and write compelling copy for use across key fundraising campaigns, partnerships, and programs.
• Help create weekly e-newsletters, summarizing opportunities to get involved or support Wags & Walks.
• Assist with designing and developing marketing materials for events, campaigns, and brand assets using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ensure consistency of brand messaging across all digital channels.

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Manage and maintain a yearly content calendar, helping to generate new ideas.
• Create compelling and engaging content for social media channels.
• Oversee the scheduling of posts for Instagram/Facebook.
• Ensure the team meets deadlines to post as planned.
• Maintain the Social Media Schedule, Content Tracker, and Digital Assets.
• Help ensure photo and video content from fosters is up-to-date and accurate, questionnaires are filled out, and bios are completed in a timely manner.
• Oversee the organization and maintenance of our digital content archive.
• Maintain the Available Dogs page on the website, ensuring it is updated and all adoptable dogs are represented.
• Help ensure photo playdates are coordinated as needed to obtain the content necessary for promotion.
• Craft captions for all social media posts.
• Help oversee the Facebook account with the goal of building engagement on that account.
• Help oversee the Tiktok account with the goal of increasing our posts, building engagement, and increasing our following on that platform.
• Create Storytelling Reels/TikToks for promotion (e.g., medical, fundraising campaigns, harder-to-adopt dogs).
• Create other content for social media that aligns with the overall storytelling strategies of the organization.
• Support fundraising campaigns via content creation, direct outreach, or as needed.
• Lead the training and onboarding of volunteers and staff to assist with content gathering and capturing for events, Wags Club, intakes, etc.

PARTNERSHIPS

• Assist Head of Marketing and Development team to help maintain influencer relations, leading tours of the Adoption Center as needed to get influencers involved.
• Join shelter trips, intake days, and events as needed to assist in content-gathering.
• Work alongside leadership team to assist with partnership relations that include marketing or promo components.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure all necessary partner marketing materials are obtained, promoted, and successfully integrated into campaigns.
• Help with content creation needed for partnerships and ensure all partnership agreements are executed fully.

QUALITIES

You are creative and full of ideas, whether brainstorming social media content, marketing materials, campaign strategies, or graphic design assets. You have an eye for photography, know good branding, and can easily whip out unique, engaging content.

You know the power of storytelling and understand precisely how to embrace a brand voice and leverage social media to engage an audience.

You are organized and keep things in place, so it’s easily accessible and managed. You are efficient and manage your time like a pro, keeping yourself on schedule so you never miss a deadline and double-checking to verify nothing falls through the cracks.

If something needs to be done, you hop in to get the job done or have a solution or recommendation on how to execute. You take initiative.

You are detail-oriented. You notice that extra period, the eye boogie that needs to be photoshopped, the grammar errors, and the brightness in the image that needs to be adjusted. You go the extra mile because you know the details matter.

You are curious. If you don’t know how to do something, you will do your best to figure it out. You love learning new things, whether social media-related or a new skill. You’re also not afraid to seek out support when needed.

You’re collaborative, easy to work with, and shine in a supportive work environment. You enjoy working with people who do their best to do whatever it takes to accomplish the organization's shared mission.

You’re quick on your feet and able to adapt to new environments and shifting priorities, maintaining a positive attitude.

You recognize that social media doesn’t sleep and find clever and strategic ways to engage our audience at peak hours.

BENEFITS

Join a passionate team in a rewarding field

Plenty of quality time with amazing rescue dogs

Strong health, dental, and vision benefits

PTO that increases every year

Snacks, drinks, and monthly team lunches

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles, CA.

+ Partnerships Manager

SUMMARY

The Partnerships Manager is responsible for maintaining and growing a portfolio of new and existing corporate and foundation sponsors and individual donors to support the organization’s continued growth in Los Angeles & New York while effortlessly collaborating with the Nashville team. This team member will be the primary point of contact for several existing corporate sponsor relationships that have been instrumental in building two fantastic adoption centers and hosting a successful annual Gala. Success in this role is contingent upon one’s ability to connect with stakeholders at all levels while always thinking about creative ways to build a long term partnership. The ideal candidate is passionate about dogs and can find joy in the direct impact that their fundraising efforts have on the organization’s impact.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Seamlessly picks up existing partner relationships with timely, thoughtful, and strategic responses.

Joins the team prepared to hit the ground running to form new corporate sponsors and foundation partnerships. Understands that while the organization has built an amazing base, there’s no playbook and it’s on this individual to constantly be taking initiative.

Reports to the VP of Strategic Development and ensures outreach efforts line up with the organization’s roadmap.

Collaborates closely with the Nashville team to maximize the strength of partnerships and ensure there’s no conflict of interest. There’s so much to be gained from the extra impact happening in other cities as it is one large organization.

Hits quarterly revenue goals for year long partnerships.

Uses a combination of existing relationships and cold outreach to lead all procurement efforts around the massive auction for the annual Gala.

Handles the pickup and on-site logistics related to Gala items including at the Gala.

Assists with the management of volunteers + other supporting team members on the Gala auction efforts.

Balances the deliverables for Gala and other campaigns when structuring pitches.

Collaborates closely with the social teams to identify brands and partners to reach out to while also ensuring proper execution takes place.

Works with the adoptions team to identify and connect with potential applicants / alumni that could support in forming any revenue generating partnership.

Attends relevant on / off site events to support the development team and build relationships. Ensuring that deliverables are meeting partner expectations is crucial.

Manages the flow of Peer to Peer Fundraising and Pup Club Membership.

Helps lead the Jr Board (Young Professionals) and the Development Committee to motivate the Wags & Walks network to maximize their efforts.

Build relationships with foundations as the role aims to line up warm leads for the grants team.

Explores grant submissions based on the role’s capacity and/or works with grant team members to build relationships and bridge gaps where needed.

Quickly builds infrastructure that allows for the role to manage interns and volunteers on an ongoing basis.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a college degree, Masters preferred.

Must have a proven track record of building relationships that lead directly to sales / donations.

Must have experience in a fast paced environment.

5+ years of fundraising / sales / partnership experience Experience planning and working partners into a large scale event is preferred.

Non-profit experience is preferred but not required.

Comfortable with a consistent commute to West LA 4 days a week (1 remote day available after training period).

Flexible schedule that allows for support as needed (while also finding time to disconnect and enjoy time with your pup!).

QUALITIES

Must be a dog lover!

Comfortable talking to anyone in an appropriate and goal oriented manner

A knack for reading the room

Not afraid of the ask

Comfortable building the tools that can help execute the gameplan while also executing the gameplan

Problem solver and quick thinker

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and results driven

A team player who works well with others

Friendly demeanor and positive attitude

Enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Exceptional customer service skills

Is very detail oriented

Is very proactive and a self-starter

BENEFITS

Join a passionate team in a rewarding field

Plenty of quality time with amazing rescue dogs

Strong health, dental, and vision benefits

PTO that increases every year

Snacks, drinks, and monthly team lunches

Compensation for this role starts between $68,000 - $75,000 per year

+ Animal Caretaker

SUMMARY

We're looking for hard working dog lovers that have experience in animal welfare. Wags and Walks has rescued 14,000+ dogs to date and it's the amazing hands on work from the Animal Care team that makes it possible. You'll work at our West LA location helping to care for the 20 - 30 dogs on site at any given time.

It's an exciting opportunity to be a part of a fast paced and hard working team in a rewarding environment. This is a great way for an interested candidate to get exposure to medical, adoptions, and other departments in a fast paced but rewarding setting.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

Part Time: 3 days a week

Full Time: 4-5 days a week minimum

Shifts start at 6 am and 2 pm.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows cleaning, feeding and watering protocols to maintain the health of all animals.

Ensures every dog in our care is walked every four hours at a minimum. Keep boards and kennel cards updated in real time.

Adheres to isolation and quarantine protocols when handling new or contagious animals.

Keeps the facility clean, safe, organized, sanitary, and presentable at all times.

Abides by intake protocols and procedures when processing new dogs.

Assists adoptions and foster staff with meet-and-greets, supply preparation, and pick-ups/drop-offs.

Trains and supervises volunteers to ensure safety procedures are followed. Informs volunteers of necessary tasks in a friendly, welcoming manner.

QUALITIES

Must be willing to get hands dirty, be flexible and reliable. There will be deep cleaning, scrubbing, and some messy kennel situations involved.

Must enjoy working independently but also collaborating.

Must have excellent customer service experience, proven attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.

Must be a team player and have a positive attitude. Personable, professional, upbeat and energetic.

Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with a diverse community in a professional, pleasant, respectful manner and use good judgement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to be on your feet for most of the shift.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to help move kennel crates, dog food, and other supplies.

Must have customer facing experience

Must have a valid California Driver's License

1 year of professional experience working with dogs in a kennel environment required.

Shifts are 6 am - 2 pm and Noon - 8 pm. Weekend availability is a must.

BENEFITS

Opportunity to join a fantastic team at an incredibly rewarding rescue organization

Connections to Wags and Walks network of partners

Competitive pay with time off (full time only)

Medial, dental, and vision benefits for you and eligible dependents (full time only)

Holiday pay (full time only)

Snacks and drinks on site

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Expected hours: 37 per week 8 hour shift Weekends as needed

Experience: Professional experience working with dogs in a kennel environment (1 year) required.

Work Location: In person

+ General Application

Interested in joining the Wags and Walks team but not seeing the role that speaks to your skill set? Feel free to submit a general application, at the bottom of the page, as our team is always looking to connect with talented candidates that share our passion for rescue dogs.

+ Junior Board Member

SUMMARY

Are you passionate about rescue dogs and Wags and Walks' mission? Would you like to meet other dog obsessed young professionals? Do you love speaking and networking with different groups of people? Then maybe our Jr. Board would be a great place for you to volunteer!

This is a fantastic opportunity for charismatic and engaging individuals to become ambassadors for Wags and Walks! You will provide vital information to community members, your own network, organizations, and our supporters about the large volume of dogs in overcrowded shelters at risk of euthanasia and what Wags and Walks is doing about the issue. You will be provided with all the collateral and equipment needed to attend events and you will work closely with veteran volunteer and Wags and Walks staff as part of your training.

REQUIREMENTS

• Complete a number of trainings sessions
• Attend Jr. Board meetings (virtual / in-person) as needed
• Shadow Wags & Walks staff at a community event or presentation
• Regularly support community events and presentations
• Wags & Walks Alumni, volunteer or foster
• People and pup person over the age of 21
• Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation
• Sponsor and donor outreach to support event and organization needs
• Contribution pledge with a monthly or quarterly donation commitment
• Create awareness of Wags and Walk’s mission, program and needs in general, professional and personal communities
• Recruit other volunteers and Junior Board participants
• Develop future leaders for Wags and Walks Board of Directors

BENEFITS

• Serving on the junior board gives you a front-row seat to the highest level of operations, providing you with exposure to everything from board governance to project management, budgeting and fundraising.
• Gaining hands-on experience in planning, fundraising, programming, and event support
• You will play a crucial role as part of an inaugural Junior Board that will be rapidly growing and evolving, welcoming input from all members.
• Invites to organization special events as well as events just for the Junior Board.
• Professional networking and socializing events with other Junior Board Members as well as Wags and Walks leadership and Board of Directors.
• Meeting like-minded young professionals
• Leadership opportunities such as chairing committees