Careers
Career Opportunities
Are you an animal lover who is looking to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals? Consider joining the team at Tails Humane Society!
Events and Marketing Manager
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
Part-time position- up to 25 hours/week
DESCRIPTION:
The Events and Marketing Manager is responsible for working collaboratively with the management team towards achieving fundraising goals and coordinating the marketing of Tails Humane Society programs, services and events.
DUTIES:
- Plans and executes fundraising events and mailings that meet or exceed goals and ensure that the participant experience is positive and effective.
- Prepares analyses of fundraising activities for committee and board meetings.
- Creates and adheres to event budgets.
- Interacts with event attendees, oversees logistics and event supplies, coordinates with outside vendors.
- Develops and implements cultivation strategies, including in-person, mail and online solicitations.
- Researches and secures new sources of financial support.
- Manages research, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all marketing and public activities and events to
build brand awareness of the organization. - Handles content and daily management of the organization’s online marketing and social media initiatives. Monitors
internet trends and e-marketing best practices - Designs and maintains the website and ensures site content is updated regularly and tracks web traffic.
- Develops and updates collateral marketing materials.
- Develops and manages e-newsletters and email blasts.
- Supervise interns with duties related to fundraising and marketing
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity of DeKalb County, IL and its residents and businesses strongly desired
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus at least 3-5 year’s experience in the non-profit sector in areas such as fundraising,
special events and communications/marketing - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, general office equipment
- Experience with WordPress preferred
- Comfortability with public speaking and being on live video, with basic video editing experience
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and growing department, handle fluctuating priorities and multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Ability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings for meetings or events
- Ability to drive Tails cargo van to various locations throughout the service area
- Ability to lift 25 lbs and use the stairs
This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
To apply, send your resume to mgroeper@tailshumanesociety.org.
Clinic Office Assistant
REPORTS TO: Veterinarian
Works closely with: Surgery techs, Business Manager, Director of Operations and Animal Care Supervisor
Part time – approx. 24 hours/wk (Mon, Wed, Fri)
SUMMARY:
This position requires an organized, skilled communicator with a cheerful personality who enjoys engaging with clients and peers to provide the best client and patient experience possible. Attention to detail and strong math skills needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge and ability to intake and release patients in a competent and friendly manner; including obtaining animal
medical history, deliver post-operative instructions - Ability to communicate basic veterinary concepts to owners and be able to give information relayed by the vet
- Answer phone during clinic hours
- Schedule appointments via email and phone and send appointment reminders via online reminder system
- Take credit card and cash payment for clinic services and balance cash drawer
- Accurately make change and reconcile daily receipts
- Draw up and dispense medication
- Assist with cleaning and clinic laundry
- Maintain a high level of communication with all Tails staff and Volunteers
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required, Associates Degree or higher preferred
- Experience working in spay/neuter or vet clinic a plus
- Must be able to learn/understand basic veterinary medical concepts, including but not limited to vaccine protocols and
anesthetic risks - Ability to read/write/communicate in English, Spanish bilingual a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends
- Comfortable within a team environment
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Ability to effectively organize and manage time
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle fluctuating priorities and multiple projects
- Ability to perform physical work involving bending, scrubbing, mopping, walking, reaching, squatting, lifting up to 50
pounds with reasonable accommodation
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Work performed in a high noise level area.
- Exposure to industrial cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal feces, zoonotic
(human to animal) diseases, bites and scratches. - Safety procedures must be adhered to at all times.
EXPECTATIONS:
The responsibilities described herein reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the position, however, should not be construed as a complete description of all the requirements that may be inherent in the position.
To apply, send your resume to Michelle Groeper at mgroeper@tailshumanesociety.org.