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About the Role

Animal Care & Events Coordinators create and organize events to engage the community with lifesaving and advocacy programs. This role supports daily functions and growth of lifesaving programs like adoptions, and provides basic animal care. Coordinators play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect.
Be a role model for authenticity, kindness, and positive influence.
Work with Lifesaving Center leadership and stakeholders to understand program goals and create an event content calendar.
Create, host, coordinate, and execute event logistics, managing internal and external stakeholders.
Evaluate event success by gathering feedback.
Collaborate with internal teams and marketing to identify opportunities to expand brand awareness and maximize lifesaving impact.
Recruit and engage with organizations, individuals, and stakeholders to develop mutually beneficial relationships.
Implement engagement and advocacy strategies to advance mission awareness and lifesaving impact.
Lead and empower volunteers and volunteer teams in support of local events.
Deliver and lead superior customer service.
Work collaboratively with team members in all areas of community engagement and day-to-day operations.
Develop, evolve, and implement efficient processes to achieve lifesaving goals.
Follow policies, procedures, and task lists, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, merch inventory, and recordkeeping.
Support the daily functions and growth of lifesaving programs such as adoptions.
Provide basic animal care at the New York Lifesaving center and adoption events.
Maintain a safe workplace and model safe work practices.
Adhere to organizational safety practices and rules.
Address or communicate unsafe practices and conditions to leadership.
Assist with public relations events and represent Best Friends as needed in the media.
Assist with center marketing through content creation for social media platforms.
Update marketing of animals on our website.
Support street teams.
Assist with our constituent journey through external communications and name gathering.

Requirements

Previous experience coordinating, hosting, and managing events is required.
Previous experience assisting with public relations type events is required.
Experience leading teams and implementing programs is preferred but not required.
Experience working with or leading volunteers is preferred but not required.
Bilingual or multi-lingual skills are preferred but not required.
Relationship management experience is a plus.
Familiarity and comfort with a conversational adoption process.
Previous experience and comfortability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle cats and dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns.
Basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs and cats is strongly preferred.
Ability to represent and professionally advocate on Best Friends behalf in the public eye, including with the media.
Prior experience communicating with the media is preferred but not required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Resourceful, get-it-done attitude.
Initiative to assist in any area or process.
Problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically.
Flexibility to persist until goals are achieved.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn.
Routinely lift 40 pounds.
Perform daily strenuous activity including lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion.
Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
Valid driver’s license, meeting Best Friends Animal Society’s driver qualification standards.
Ability to pass DOT physical exam.
Ability to operate our Mobile Adoption Vehicle.
Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights, and holiday work.
Ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed.
This role could include travel up to 50%, locally and out of state.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.

Skills

Strong communication skills, including verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Team player.
Personable.
Professional.
Ability to get along with people from different backgrounds.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

Location

307 W Broadway, New York, NY 11206

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Depending on experience

Salary/Compensations

$23 per hour to $25 per hour

Benefits

Great benefits

About the Company

Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.