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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $48,500.00 - $80,800.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Team lunches
Annual salary $75,000 - $85,000
Job Description
Wags & Walks is a reputable 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue organization with physical locations in Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York. Since its establishment in 2011, the organization has successfully rescued over 18,000 dogs, creating a lasting impact on the lives of many shelter dogs and their families. Wags & Walks is dedicated to promoting shelter dogs as the most loving, loyal, and family-friendly pets. Through a unique model of foster care and adoption programs, the organization strives to provide every dog with a second chance to find a loving home. The organization is strongly committed to the well-being of... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a dog lover
- Problem solver and quick thinker
- Comfortable leading, delegating, and hands-on involvement
- Excellent project management skills
- Team player with a friendly demeanor and positive attitude
- Strong communication and over-communicator
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Detail oriented
- Proactive self-starter
Job Qualifications
- College degree
- 5+ years of event management/planning experience including large-scale events
- 2-3+ years of management experience
- Availability to work nights and weekends as needed
- Experience with nonprofits, fundraising, and sales preferred
- Willingness to spend summer in New York preferred
- Some willingness to travel required
- Proficient with Google Docs, Monday or Asana, and ability to learn new software
- Current and valid California driver’s license
- Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs
Job Duties
- Own the annual event calendar ensuring revenue, exposure, and impact KPIs are met
- Negotiate event inquiries in collaboration with leadership
- Lead planning kickoff meetings for major events defining scope, timeline, budget, and roles
- Maintain detailed project plans and ensure records are current
- Translate leadership vision into concrete action plans with clear accountability
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and resource constraints early
- Track progress and provide regular status updates with solutions
- Conduct post-event debriefs documenting lessons learned and reporting metrics
- Manage and develop Event Coordinators setting clear direction and providing support
- Lead on-the-ground presence for marquee events
- Represent Wags & Walks professionally at community events
- Ensure brand standards are consistently met
- Lead volunteer development efforts at events
- Coordinate with cross-departmental leads on event timing and dog needs
- Collaborate with Marketing and PR to promote events and capture content
- Ensure partnership deliverables related to events are met
- Evaluate and negotiate incoming event inquiries for fundraising potential
- Support outreach to vendors and sponsors
- Track event revenue and expenses
- Support Annual Auction fundraising efforts
- Oversee logistics and execution of New York Pups Up summer event including team and volunteer briefings
- Be present in New York for significant summer duration to ensure high standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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