Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $30.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
competitive salary
Professional development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Job Description
The Humane Society of New York is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing animal welfare through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Established with a mission to protect and improve the lives of animals, the society operates various programs and initiatives aimed at promoting the humane treatment of animals in New York City and beyond. With a focus on both local and global outreach, it supports adoption events, fundraising galas, awareness campaigns, and community participation in animal welfare advocacy. The Humane Society is committed to fostering a supportive environment for its staff and volunteers while ensuring its programs align with... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1-2 years of experience in event coordination or related field, including internships or volunteer experience
- Ability to build positive professional relationships and communicate clearly and courteously
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Basic event planning and project coordination skills
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate efforts of team members and volunteers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional phone etiquette and customer service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Constant Contact preferred
- Strong time-management and multitasking skills
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work
- Comfortable working around dogs and cats
- Ability to lift 25 pounds or more
- Interest or experience in nonprofit work preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience, including internships or volunteer experience, in event coordination, planning, or a related field
- Ability to build positive professional relationships and communicate clearly and courteously with internal teams and external partners
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Basic event planning and project coordination skills
- experience managing timelines and logistics is a plus
- The ability to collaborate with and coordinate the efforts of team members and volunteers in support of event execution
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional phone etiquette and customer service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- familiarity with Constant Contact preferred
- Experience with InDesign and event management platforms such as OneCause is a plus
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while responding to changing priorities and deadlines
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by event schedules
- Comfortable working around dogs and cats
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or more
- Interest in nonprofit work or prior nonprofit event experience preferred
Job Duties
- Support the Events team in planning, organizing, coordinating, promoting, and executing special events, including the Annual Gala, Walk & Wag, Tour-For-Life, Global Pet Adoptathon, Team Animal League events such as the NYC Half and Full Marathons, and other fundraising and mission-driven initiatives
- Provide administrative support for events, including preparing and tracking check requests, ordering event supplies, maintaining inventory of donated items, managing mail merges and mailings, packing and unpacking event supplies and auction items, and updating PowerPoint decks and presentations
- Assist the Events team with coordinating and tracking event plans, timelines, run-of-show documents, and staffing schedules
- Research and help solicit companies for in-kind donations and event vendors
- Support Walk & Wag initiatives by assisting participants with fundraising and website inquiries, sending weekly walker communications using Canva and Constant Contact, tracking weekly contest winners, and mailing incentives to virtual participants
- Collaborate with the Events Manager to develop and schedule weekly fundraising email campaigns
- Work cross-functionally with internal departments such as Communications, Shelter Operations, Web, and others to help promote events and represent the organization’s brand in a positive, professional, and consistent manner in accordance with approved guidelines and style standards
- Assist with note-taking and tracking action items during pre- and post-event meetings and debrief sessions
- Support auction outreach, tracking, and preparation of donated items for the Annual Gala and assist with post-event follow-up communications with vendors, sponsors, participants, and guests
- Participate in all assigned events, including those occurring after regular business hours, which may be in New York City
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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