Development Specilalist

DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Full Time (Monday-Friday, weekdays/weekends)

Pay: $25/hour

Do you enjoy coordinating logistics and marketing efforts for fundraising, outreach and donation drive events? Come join our team at the world renowned Helen Woodward Animal Center

The Development Specialist will manage the Pets Without Walls and Lewyt Mobile Pet Health + Wellness programs: schedule appointments and coordinate site visits, check in clients, track all data points for each visit to be used for grant proposals. Will drive and maintain the mobile unit. Make outreach/informational visits to promote the Center, actively market and recruit for the expansion of programs and schedule outreach events and activities.

Track all volunteers and pets for outreach and events, submit graphic and web requests, and provide social media, calendar, and website content to promote and ensure the success of all events.

The Development Specialist will also assist with grant research for new prospective funding sources and assist in writing grants. Will staff annual special events and various donor recognition/cultivation programs. Coordinate and implement donor recognition and committee events, coordinate logistics and marketing efforts for fundraising, outreach, and donation drive events, manage Petty Cash account and other administrative tasks for the Development Team as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST:

Must be at least 21 years of age with a college degree. Ability to persuasively present and interpret the mission, goals, and programs of the Center to prospective donors through written and oral communication. Good understanding of the laws and legal requirements relating to fundraising. Professionalism, tact, courtesy, and integrity, in dealing with the Center's donors and prospects. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail highly desirable. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Able to work in both a team, as well as a self-directed environment. Some animal handling experience preferred and ability to work occasionally with dogs/puppies or cats/kittens as required.

As this position may require driving duties, must possess a valid CA Driver's License and provide recent DMV Driving Record.

Employee must demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.