Assistant Director of Marketing - Event Marketing & Communications (Local to DFW)

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Assistant Director of Marketing - Event Marketing & Communications (Local to DFW)

In-Person Volunteer Position

Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality.

With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive! visit https://dallaspetsalive.org

As our Assistant Director of Marketing - Event Marketing & Communications , you’ll play an important role in focusing on Events Marketing and Communications. This volunteer position plays a crucial role in coordinating and executing key initiatives.

Team: Marketing

Location: In Person - Located in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and be mainly in-person at our Container/Events. The DPA Container is located at the Dallas Community Beer Garden 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247. Events may also be held around the Dallas, Texas area. Learn more about the DPA Container: https://dallaspetsalive.org/adoption-container/

Time Commitment: Between 6-15 Hours a week

Compensation: This is a Volunteer Position with no monetary compensation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Monitor needs assessments and work with the Marketing Director to design strategies, methodologies, and goals for communication and marketing, including but not limited to creating and managing newsletters, social media, website, blog, press releases and reports to donors and corporations
• Attend DPA events as per the schedule allows, representing the marketing team. This may include fundraisers, adoption events, or community outreach programs. Engage with attendees, promote DPA's mission and services, and capture content for marketing purposes.
• Actively participate in recruiting marketing volunteers who can assist with promoting DPA events. This involves identifying potential volunteers, communicating with them, and coordinating their involvement in marketing initiatives.
• Work closely with marketing volunteers to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities. Provide guidance, support, and resources to help them effectively promote DPA events and initiatives.
• Guide and implement comprehensive marketing plans that will help increase brand awareness, engagement, and fundraising efforts
• Assisting with any other duties needed to help drive Dallas Pets Alive!’s mission and support our values

Skills and Qualifications best suited for this position:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for effectively conveying marketing strategies, presenting ideas, and collaborating with other teams.
• Experience in leading and motivating a marketing team, delegating tasks, and fostering a collaborative work environment is valuable.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Proficiency with Gmail and G-Suite applications
• Fluency in English; bilingual a plus!
• Ability to operate a computer or mobile device
• The following activities are required:
• Ability to operate a computer and/or mobile device.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as needed.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

What we look for in our Volunteers:

• Commitment to DPA!’s mission and values .
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional level correspondence at all times.
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public.
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner.
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare.
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.

Our Commitment to You:

DPA! is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and the communities we serve. We embrace challenges and lead with positive intent, welcoming all people who have a caring and compassionate dedication to animal welfare.

Dallas Pets Alive! champions a world where:

• Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding.
• The golden rule is expected: Treat all living beings as you would like to be treated.

DPA! has a zero tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

For general information about volunteering, visit https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/

Dallas Pets Alive! is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact volunteer@dallaspetsalive.org.