Dog Adoption Events Manager

Make Money by Doing Good!

Amazing Dogs Rescue hosts dog adoption events in California and Oregon to find our rescue 'kids' a home. We have partnered with PetSmart in Sacramento (Truxel Rd) to hold events every other week on Saturdays. Amazing Dogs plans to become the go-to destination for families considering to adopt a 4-legged friend in the Sacramento area.

We are currently seeking someone with passion for dog (rescue) who wants to take the role of Adoption Events Manager. The primary responsibility of this role is to organize these adoption events and ensure that as many rescue dogs as possible find loving homes. The entire process, including set-up and breakdown, typically takes around 5 hours, with preparations starting at 9 am. The selected candidate will receive on-the-job training during 3-4 events before assuming full responsibility for managing these events. Besides organizing the event, we expect the Events Manager to help us spread the word, by implementing local marketing strategies (posting in social media, flyers at dog parks, contact with local TV station etc).

Main responsibilities:

Organize events in professional way

Meet adoption targets

Meet food donation targets

Tasks:

Recruit and train (un)paid volunteers (6-10 per event, each 2 1/2 to 5 hrs; for this location we already have a team of 6 very motivated volunteers)

Organize event (set up, breakdown, managing volunteers)

Promote event by posting in 'local' social media (Nextdoor, FB groups) and offline (flyers) communication

Build relation with with PetSmart store manager and other PetSmart staff

Recruitment fosters

Requirements:

Must LOVE dogs and preferably have some experience in dog rescue (f.e. as a foster)

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Familiar with social media

Good physical shape

Living in area

Required time:

- Event 5 hrs

- Preparation during the week 2-3 hrs

Compensation:

Applicants who are pre-selected will be invited to attend the upcoming event on Saturday April 27 and will get paid $100 as compensation. From that pool a candidate will be selected as manager for future events. Payment as events manager is from $200 (min guaranteed) up to $500 if targets are met. Applications by couples are welcomed. Payment of compensation will be made via Venmo, PayPal or Zelle on the Tuesday following the event. This offer is contract based (1099).

Interested?

Respond to this add with your resume and motivation. If selected we will contact you within 48 hrs.