Join Our Team

+ Wags for Good Internship

SUMMARY

At Wags & Walks, we believe keeping pets and people together starts with access to compassionate support and resources. Through our Wags for Good initiative, we’re expanding community programs that help dogs and their families through affordable veterinary care, outreach, education, and hands-on support.

We are currently seeking passionate and motivated interns in Los Angeles to support the growth of this program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience within the nonprofit and animal welfare space while contributing to meaningful, community-focused work. Interns may assist with program operations, outreach efforts, events, partnerships, and day-to-day support initiatives tied to Wags for Good.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals interested in nonprofit work, community engagement, veterinary access initiatives, or animal welfare. We’re looking for team players who are eager to learn, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, and excited to make a direct impact.

To apply, please complete this application.

+ Wags PupUp Brand Ambassador Internship

SUMMARY

Hamptons | June – Labor Day (Summer 2026)

Stipend Available | College Credit Eligible

Wags & Walks is seeking motivated, passionate, and community-oriented students to join our Wags PupUp Brand Ambassador Internship for Summer 2026. This role supports our seasonal Hamptons PupUp, a high-impact summer initiative focused on dog rescue, adoption, and community engagement throughout the Hamptons. This internship is ideal for high school students (17+) or college students who love animals, enjoy connecting with people, and want hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, events, and brand activations.

Internship Overview

• Brand Ambassadors will play a key role in helping us bring Wags & Walks’ mission to life across the Hamptons through local events, outreach, and on-the-ground support. Interns will assist with promoting summer events, supporting adoption activations, and helping spread awareness about rescue dogs in need of homes.

• This is a partially in-person role and applicants must be local to the Hamptons for the summer (or have summer housing in the area). This is not a fully remote opportunity.

Time Commitment

• Duration: June through Labor Day
• Schedule: Flexible, with availability required for: Local events and activations (weekends and occasional weekdays)
• Some remote support (admin, coordination, outreach)
• Exact hours will vary week to week based on event schedule

Responsibilities

• Represent Wags & Walks as a Brand Ambassador at local events, puppy parties, adoption events, and community activations
• Assist with flyering, outreach, and grassroots promotion throughout the Hamptons
• Support on-site logistics at events (setup, breakdown, guest engagement, adoption support)
• Help spread awareness of Wags PupUp initiatives through word-of-mouth and community engagement
• Provide occasional remote support, including:
• Event coordination assistance
• Admin support
• Tracking outreach efforts
• Act as a positive, professional, and enthusiastic representative of the Wags & Walks brand
• Opportunity to grow into Adoptions and Foster support roles

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for students and young adults who are:

• Extremely self-motivated and reliable
• Passionate about animal welfare, rescue, and community impact
• Comfortable talking to new people and engaging with the public
• Organized, responsible, and eager to learn
• Able to attend in-person events across the Hamptons
• Local to the Hamptons for the summer (or have summer lodging in the area)

Eligibility

• High school students 17+ or current college students
• Must be available June through Labor Day
• Must be able to commute locally within the Hamptons
• Having consistent access to a vehicle is a big plus
• Must be comfortable working in active, public-facing environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Summer stipend provided
• Eligible for college credit (school approval required)
• Hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, events, and community outreach
• Meaningful involvement in a mission-driven organization saving dogs’ lives
• Networking opportunities within the Hamptons community and nonprofit space

Important Notes

• Wags & Walks does not provide summer housing
• This role is not fully remote and requires in-person participation

+ Social Media & Content Creator

SUMMARY

We're looking for a creative, organized, and highly motivated Social Media & Content Creator to join our Los Angeles marketing team. This role is responsible for capturing, creating, and publishing engaging content that brings our mission to life online. The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller who enjoys creating content in real-time, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about animal rescue.

You'll play a key role in producing content across social media platforms, helping showcase adoptable dogs, fundraising campaigns, events, volunteers, fosters, and the everyday moments that make rescue work so impactful. This position works closely with the marketing team to execute content strategies, support digital campaigns, and maintain a consistent brand presence across channels.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media & Content Creation

• Capture photo and video content throughout the rescue, including dog intakes, adoptions, events, volunteer experiences, foster stories, and day-to-day shelter moments
• Create and edit engaging short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and other digital platforms
• Write thoughtful, engaging captions that reflect the Wags & Walks voice and mission
• Assist with maintaining and executing the social media content calendar
• Coordinate and attend photo and video sessions for adoptable dogs, events, and special campaigns
• Identify compelling rescue stories and help bring them to life through social content
• Support efforts to grow engagement, reach, and audience growth across social platforms
• Monitor trends, platform updates, and emerging content opportunities
• Assist with community engagement, including monitoring comments, messages, and user-generated content opportunities
• Help maintain organized digital asset libraries and content archives

Marketing & Communications Support

• Assist with copywriting for fundraising campaigns, event promotion, website updates, and other marketing initiatives
• Support graphic design needs using Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms
• Help maintain website content, including available dogs, events, and program updates
• Assist with content needs for fundraising campaigns, partnerships, special events, and organizational announcements
• Support the execution of marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives across multiple channels
• Coordinate content logistics with volunteers, fosters, adopters, partners, and other departments as needed

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain content trackers, project management tools, and organizational systems
• Keep marketing folders, assets, and documents organized and up to date
• Attend marketing meetings and assist with follow-up action items
• Support event coverage, campaign execution, and other marketing-related projects as assigned
• Collaborate closely with team members across departments to help achieve organizational goals

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in social media, content creation, digital marketing, communications, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience creating, editing, and publishing content for social media platforms
• Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and short-form video best practices
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, InShot, Later, Figma, or similar content creation tools
• Photography and videography skills with a strong eye for visual storytelling and brand consistency
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Comfortable receiving feedback and adapting quickly in a fast-paced setting
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and common project management tools
• Comfortable working around dogs and in a hands-on rescue environment
• Passion for animal welfare and the Wags & Walks mission

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working or volunteering in animal welfare, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven environments
• Experience with Mailchimp, Squarespace, Monday.com, or similar platforms
• Basic graphic design experience
• Familiarity with social media analytics and reporting

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistently creating engaging, mission-driven content that helps dogs get seen and adopted
• Maintaining a strong and authentic social media presence across platforms
• Supporting fundraising, adoption, foster, and community engagement efforts through storytelling
• Contributing to a collaborative, creative, and mission-focused marketing team
• Helping more people connect with and support the work of Wags & Walks

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Full-Time, Hourly | $22–$25 per hour, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Plenty of quality time with amazing rescue dogs

+ Front Desk/Office Administrator

SUMMARY

The Office Administrator/Front Desk is key in ensuring that all of the moving parts at Wags and Walks flow as smoothly as possible. They're responsible for overseeing the daily office and administrative functions of the Wags & Walks adoption center. Most importantly, this role serves as the face of the organization when the public walks into the adoption center over the weekend and candidates should be comfortable with the high volume of face to face interactions that comes with this.

This is not your typical front desk job as you get the opportunity to work with dogs in a fast paced environment. This job requires an outgoing, enthusiastic and highly organized person to be the face of our organization. The ideal candidate has worked in people management positions in the past, especially in the retail, restaurant or in a fast-paced office environment with a passion for dog rescue. The person in this position will do a number of customer service, administrative tasks, as well as keep the center clean and safe, assist any and all teams as needed, and provide support to all of the Wags & Walks departments.

SCHEDULE

Sunday - Thursday Shift Times: Sunday: 9:45am - 6:15pm, weekdays 10:45am - 7:15pm with a slightly different shift on Tuesday and potentially Thursday. *Candidates with full time interest that request a slightly different schedule that includes one weekend day are encouraged to apply. Saturday can be swapped out for Sunday if the candidate is fine with two non-consecutive days off.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently represent the organization in a welcoming, professional, and empathetic manner in handling all of the face to face interactions in the adoption center.
• Work to maintain the flow of traffic during operating hours, greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person and location. Have a strong pulse on how things flow, how long people have been waiting, and how to best build meaningful relationships along the way.
• Understands how each department operates to serve as an extension of volunteer adoptions, foster, medical, and development to confidently speak to the array of questions that cross the front desk.
• Provide support to all of our various teams both directly and indirectly: animal care, adoptions, foster, volunteers, medical and administrative. This may include everything from watching a dog behind the front desk to prepping foster bags to going over the basics of the adoption process.
• Ensure the adoption center is always extremely clean, safe and organized. This is a huge part of this role and this role should expect to be on their feet and moving around to organize, clean, mop, etc throughout the shift.
• Answer phones, take messages and handle all administrative duties in a timely manner. Be able to think quickly while keeping your poise during busy stretches.
• Receive deliveries, stock shelves, manage inventory and the reception and adoption areas are neat, presentable and stocked with supplies at all times.
• Assist adopters and fosters by answering their initial questions and starting them with the application processes.
• Scan, save and appropriately file all vet, shelter, and adoption related paperwork for each dog.
• Comfortable selling and restocking our retail store, ideally someone who has had retail/sales experience in the past can take over this entire function of our organization. Wags and Walks Merchandise is a big part of this role and helping with counts and keeping the retail space looking good is crucial.
• Handle shipping logistics for merchandise ordered online with additional support around the annual auction.
• Work with volunteers supporting at the front or in other areas of the center including the retail space.
• Work seamlessly with co-workers to pass off information from the weekdays to weekends.

QUALITIES

• Must be a dog lover and possess some knowledge of basic dog behavior and needs. Must be willing to get your hands dirty, be flexible and reliable.
• Must have excellent customer service experience, proven attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.
• Must be a team player and have a positive attitude. Personable, professional, upbeat and energetic.
• Ability to communicate skillfully and eff ectively with a diverse community in a professional, pleasant, respectful manner and use good judgment.
• Must be gritty, exceptional with people and exhibit a calm demeanor during periods of stressful situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in a customer service position.
• Must have at least 2+ years of experience in a sales (or similar) position.
• Must be able to sit at a desk in front of a computer for several hours. Constantly operates a computer and other offi ce machinery.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to help move kennel crates, dog food, and other supplies.
• Must have proficiency with computers including word, excel, slack and google docs. Ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Must have a current and valid California Driver’s License.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Opportunity to join a fantastic team at an incredibly rewarding rescue organization
• Connections to Wags and Walks network of partners
• Competitive pay with sick time
• Snacks and drinks on site
• Full time only - Medial, dental, and vision benefits for you and eligible dependents, Holiday pay, and Paid Time Off
• Hourly rate is $19.50 - $21 based on experience

+ Veterinary Technician Assistant

SUMMARY

The Veterinary Technician Assistant will be a key member of our medical team and have a unique opportunity to make a major impact on a growing department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that’s passionate about rescue/shelter medicine to have a direct impact on dogs getting pulled from the shelters that need their support. This is an exciting time to join with the organization adding a new building, next door to its current space, that allows for expanded intake and medical services. This role will be responsible for owning the admin and scheduling while playing a supporting role in the foster/internal team communication along with medical care. This role is 60% logistics that make the moving parts for the 150+ dogs in our care possible and 40% hands on support.

SCHEDULE

Full time candidates only, Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday schedule required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Becomes a master of the shelter software, intake, paperwork and internal systems to notate and communicate crucial information.
• Takes the lead on learning new software for the LA team (Clinic HQ) as the team works towards increased medical offerings.
• Jumps from various systems (email, text support, Slack, Quo) seamlessly and is able to stay organized.
• Schedule vaccine appointments and other on site exams.
• Schedules off site appointments with partners including transport requests.
• Helps monitor inventory of supplies.
• Help to oversee and maintain the highest standards of animal care and welfare at all times in accordance with Wags & Walks policies.
• Embodies the core value of collaboration to help establish best practices and protocols for the expanding medical department.
• Supports with on site medical evaluations and preventative care.
• Helps to administer oral, topical, and injected medications to animals in our care.
• Helps ensure medical updates/intake paperwork are entered into W&W’s internal systems and communicated to appropriate teams in a timely manner.
• Supports post surgical recovery including working with volunteers.
• Interacts with fosters and potential adopters via phone, text, or in person to provide support as needed.
• Assures that the medical area is kept clean and presentable at all times.
• Assists with wellness/sick exams at the adoption center and helps to care for dogs with medical needs in isolation or onsite hospitalization.
• Comfortable with training of needle and tissue sample handling

QUALITIES

• Must be interested in learning shelter / rescue medicine.
• Must be a dog lover and possess some knowledge of basic dog behavior and needs.
• Must be willing to get your hands dirty, be flexible and reliable.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse group of employees and volunteers.
• Must have excellent customer service experience, proven attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.
• Must be a team player and have a positive attitude. Personable, professional, upbeat and energetic.
• Must be comfortable working with ambiguity and assisting in moving W&W forward.
• Able to work independently and with some supervision; must also work well with a team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in a Vet Med setting
• 1+ years of hands on experience in a Vet Med setting preferred
• Shelter/rescue medicine is a nice to have, not a requirement but a preferred
• Tech savvy and comfortable with evolving technology
• Must be able to stand for the majority of the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to help move kennel crates, dog food, and other supplies
• Must have a current and valid California Driver’s License
• Must be comfortable working at least one weekend day consistently and commuting to West LA

+ Events Manager

SUMMARY

This role presents an exciting opportunity to become a part of an already strong Events Program at the organization as it continues to grow the team following a strong 2025 on the impact and event front. The Event Manager is responsible for leading the teams that identify, negotiate, organize, and execute all Wags and Walks fundraising events throughout the year while also playing a key role in rolling up their sleeves for some of the organization’s newer initiatives. This is a Los Angeles based role that manages a team of Event Coordinators who partner with volunteers to execute the 150+ events that the organization has a presence at or organizes annually. In addition to overseeing the smooth execution of the smaller events throughout the year, this role takes ownership of larger annual events including the Neighborhood Social, Annual Gala (contractor support as well), and either a Wellness or Holiday market. The Los Angeles and Nashville locations are year round locations with a physical presence while the organization hosts a "Pup Up" in New York during the Summer. This Summer will be the fourth year in NY and this role is instrumental in the planning and logistics leading up to the Summer. The ideal candidate is flexible and able to join in New York for a good part of the Summer (5 weeks) with candidates that are only able to join for 2 weeks or less encouraged to apply with a note during the initial application. This multifaceted role must be well organized, motivated, possess a strong work ethic and have the ability to positively interact with donors, partners, volunteers and staff in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, while remaining calm, focused, consistent, resourceful and efficient.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Calendar and Strategic Planning

• Own the annual event calendar - from recurring weekly corporate pup-ups to marquee fundraisers - ensuring a balance of event types to hit revenue, exposure, and impact KPIs are met. Find creative solutions to fill gaps.
• Negotiate inbound event inquiries in collaboration with Head of Partnerships & Strategy, assessing fit against revenue goals, brand standards, and team capacity
• Lead planning kick off meetings for high-lift and marquee events: define scope, timeline, budget, roles (assigning clear ownership across departments and team members)

Project Management and Execution

• Build on existing processes and maintain detailed project plans for all active events using Monday.com and Google Sheets - ensuring records and kept current
• Translate vision into action: take direction from leadership and turn it into a concrete, sequenced plan with clear accountability at every step
• Identify scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and cross-departmental dependencies early; resolve them before they become event-day problems
• Track progress across all active events and provide regular status updates, proactively flagging issues and suggesting solutions
• Conduct post-event debriefs; documenting lessons learned, sharing post-event reporting metrics, and using lessons to sharpen future opportunities

Team Leadership and Event Execution

• Manage and develop two Event coordinators - provide clear direction, set bi-weekly schedules, and provide real-time support so they are able to execute confidently at each event
• Discern when to lead from the front and when to roll up your sleeves - marquee and high-lift events require more hands-on presence and on-the-ground leadership
• Be one of the faces of the Wags and Walks event team in the community - showing up with energy, professionalism, and always wearing a fundraising hat, ready to make connections
• Ensure Wags and Walks brand standards are consistently met at every event
• Lead volunteer development efforts at events, working with the Volunteer and Community Coordinator to ensure coverage is thoughtful and volunteers feel valued

Internal Cross-Departmental Collaboration and Coordination

• Serve as the logistical hub for event execution - aligning with Foster, Animal Care, Adoptions, and Volunteer leads on event timing and dog needs
• Work with Marketing and PR teams to ensure events are promoted properly in advance, that content is captured during events, bringing creative energy to drive attendance for pilot workshops and events
• Ensure partnership deliverables related to events are achievable andexecuted to the highest standard

Fundraising & Revenue

• Lead the team in evaluating and negotiating incoming event inquiries.
• Support in outreach to vendors and sponsors to help build out the calendar and make a desired impact
• Collaborate with Head of Partnerships to ensure event calendar is structured to meet monthly and annual revenue targets
• Track event revenue and expenses for monthly analysis reports
• Support the all-team effort around Annual Auction fundraising New York Pup-Up
• Oversee execution of the event calendar for Wags’ Annual Hamptons Pup-Up (July - August)
• Collaborate with Marketing, Partnerships, and New York Program teams to ensure deliverables are met
• Coordinate all logistics including team and volunteer briefings in the leadup
• Be present in the Hamptons for a significant portion of the summer (ideally 5+ weeks) to ensure on-the-ground execution that meets Wags’ standards

QUALITIES

• Must be a dog lover!
• Problem solver and quick thinker
• Comfortable leading and delegating while also knowing when the time is right to roll up your sleeves
• Not afraid to talk to everyone and anyone about Wags and Walks
• Excellent project management skills
• A team player who works well with others
• Friendly demeanor and positive attitude
• Over-communicator
• Enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Is very detail oriented
• Proactive and a self-starter

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a College Degree

• 5+ years of Event management/planning experience including exposure to larger scale events

• 2-3+ years of management experience

• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed

• Experience with nonprofits, fundraising and sales preferred

• Willingness to spend the Summer in NY preferred and some some willingness to travel required

• Computer proficient (Google docs, Monday or Asana, ability to learn new software, etc)

• Must have a current and valid California Driver’s License

• Must be comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Join a passionate team in a rewarding field
• Plenty of quality time with amazing rescue dogs
• Strong health, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO that increases every year
• Snacks, drinks, and monthly team lunches
• Annual salary of $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience

+ Development Manager

ABOUT US

Wags & Walks is a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York that’s rescued over 17,000 dogs since 2011. We are a community of dog lovers working to promote shelter dogs as the best dogs in the world through advocacy of our unique family-friendly foster and adoption programs.

SUMMARY

The Development Manager is responsible for moving forward the organization’s Individual Giving program as the role works to build out its own donor portfolio while simultaneously leading team members that support a variety of development programs. This role works closely with, and reports to, the organization’s Executive Directors as they support their major donor stewardship efforts throughout the year. Candidates should be comfortable networking and building strong relationships as this role is expected to be a strong networking presence in the community as they speak to the organization’s work and connect with passionate dog lovers to introduce them to Wags and Walks. An ability to help work through how the numerous touch points can be refined from a development perspective and play a key role in the transition to a new CRM software. This CRM transition along with support in developing the donor flow for the New York “Pup Up” will be some of the role’s early responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser who is passionate about rescue dogs and energized by building something impactful during a critical growth phase. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring fresh ideas, and feel confident leading both strategy and people. Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter describing why they are inspired by this role and our mission.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Giving Program & Management

• Collaborate with the appropriate team members but ultimately own the thorough scoping and build out of all potential donor paths and stewardship for new donors, adopters, fosters, and volunteers
• Become a power user in the organization’s CRM platform to support stewardship including portfolio management
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of mid- to major-level donors, cultivating long-term, values-aligned relationships
• Identify, qualify, and steward new major donor prospects
• Create thoughtful cultivation and stewardship plans, ensuring personalized engagement and impact reporting
• Manage, coach, and mentor 1-2 team members (to start) that own donor portfolios to help them achieve their revenue goals
• Tailor the guidance given to direct reports to the organization’s Founder and Executive Director to support their stewardship efforts as appropriate

Campaigns, Events, & Monthly Giving

• Partner with Marketing and Events teams to align on fundraising campaigns and give strategic insight based on both experience and donor interactions
• Work with the Events team to identify events worth attending from a networking perspective and cultivate relationships with passed off contacts as appropriate
• Identify relevant networking opportunities and work to represent the organization out in the community to build relationships at least once per week
• Grow Pup Club (monthly giving program) through targeted recruitment and stewardship strategies
• Support cross-market fundraising efforts in Nashville, LA, and New York including potentially joining in New York for at least 2 weeks per Summer.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, train, manage, and inspire development staff and key volunteers
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, mission-driven development culture
• Communicate fundraising goals and equip staff and volunteers to support development efforts

Reporting & Budget Management

• Support the Leadership team in overseeing the development budget and revenue tracking
• Support the Leadership team in producing monthly reporting, insights, and recommendations to help shape development focus
• Use data to drive strategy, track progress, and improve donor retention and acquisition
• Ensure financial categorization and fundraising data are accurate and up to date

Success In This Role Looks Like:

• Thorough and swift build out of a thoughtful individual giving program.
• Be a key contributor to the organization’s goal of $4.5M in individual donations (excluding major events) with a $9M overall budget that includes the Capital Campaign
• Increased donor engagement and retention, including the recruitment of new donors
• Successful CRM adoption and improved fundraising efficiency
• Clear stewardship and donor experience touchpoints
• Strong management skills and cultivation of the direct reports also owning a portfolio including year over year growth
• Consistently show up as a motivated and cohesive development team member
• Strong cross-department collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years nonprofit fundraising experience
• 1+ years development leadership/management experience
• Proven track record cultivating donor relationships
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, Kindful, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work evenings/weekends for events as needed
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and fundraising software

QUALITIES & COMPENSATION

• Must be a dog lover
• Strategic thinker with strong execution ability
• Inspiring and supportive team leader
• Exceptional relationship builder and communicator
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Highly organized and detail-driven
• Data-informed decision maker
• Positive, collaborative, and mission-focused
• Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, self motivated and able to be an entrepreneur in the role
• Exceptional donor stewardship and customer service mindset
• Annual salary between $80,000 - $90,000 based on experience

+ Director of Development

Summary

The Director of Development is a senior leader responsible for designing and driving Wags & Walks’ overall fundraising strategy to ensure sustainable, mission-advancing revenue growth across all locations. This role leads individual giving, major donor development, foundation and grant strategy, and corporate sponsorships, while building and managing a high-performing development team.

The Director of Development owns the annual revenue plan and works collaboratively with the Founder, Executive Director, Head of Partnerships, and Head of Marketing to cultivate meaningful donor experiences that fuel lifesaving rescue work. This leader will steward existing relationships, expand our donor base, and build the infrastructure needed to support a rapidly growing organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser who is passionate about rescue dogs and energized by building something impactful during a critical growth phase.

Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring fresh ideas, and feel confident leading both strategy and people.

Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter describing why they are inspired by this role and our mission.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Revenue Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy that achieves annual revenue goals across individual, major, corporate, and foundation giving
• Build and manage the annual development plan and revenue forecast
• Identify new revenue streams and opportunities for long-term sustainability
• Serve as a senior voice in organizational planning and strategic decision making

Major Donor & Individual Giving

• Maintain and grow a portfolio of mid- to major-level donors, cultivating long-term, values-aligned relationships
• Identify, qualify, and steward new major donor prospects
• Create thoughtful cultivation and stewardship plans, ensuring personalized engagement and impact reporting

Legacy and Foundation Giving

• Define the roadmap for the organization’s first formal legacy giving program and roll out the program within the first six months of hire
• Build out a strategy for growth around increased foundation outreach and stewardship and oversee the execution of the program

Development Operations & CRM Management

• Learn & understand the adoption of a new CRM platform
• Develop processes for donor pipelines, touchpoints, and reporting across all departments
• Use data to drive strategy, track progress, and improve donor retention and acquisition

Campaigns, Events Corporate Giving

• Partner closely with Marketing and Events teams to plan, promote, and evaluate fundraising campaigns
• Support cross-market fundraising efforts in Nashville, LA, and New York

Grants & Monthly Giving

• Expand foundation and grant submissions in partnership with leadership
• Grow Pup Club (monthly giving program) through targeted recruitment and stewardship strategies

Team Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, train, manage, and inspire development staff and key volunteers
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, mission-driven development culture
• Communicate fundraising goals and equip staff and volunteers to support development efforts

Reporting & Budget Management

• Oversee the development budget and revenue tracking
• Provide monthly reporting, insights, and recommendations to leadership
• Ensure financial categorization and fundraising data are accurate and up to date

Success In This Role Looks Like:

• Year-over-year revenue growth
• Increased major donor engagement and retention
• Growth in monthly giving membership
• Successful CRM adoption and improved fundraising efficiency
• Clear stewardship and donor experience touchpoints
• A motivated and cohesive development team
• Strong cross-department collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• 5+ years nonprofit fundraising experience
• 3+ years development leadership/management experience
• Proven track record cultivating major donor relationships
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, Kindful, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work evenings/weekends for events as needed
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and fundraising software

QUALITIES & COMPENSATION

• Must be a dog lover!
• Strategic thinker with strong execution ability
• Inspiring and supportive team leader
• Exceptional relationship builder and communicator ● Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Highly organized and detail-driven
• Data-informed decision maker
• Positive, collaborative, and mission-focused
• Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Exceptional donor stewardship and customer service mindset
• Annual salary between $90,000 - $110,000 based on experience

+ Animal Caretaker

SUMMARY

We're looking for hard working dog lovers that have experience in animal welfare. Wags and Walks has rescued 14,000+ dogs to date and it's the amazing hands on work from the Animal Care team that makes it possible. You'll work at our West LA location helping to care for the 20 - 30 dogs on site at any given time.

It's an exciting opportunity to be a part of a fast paced and hard working team in a rewarding environment. This is a great way for an interested candidate to get exposure to medical, adoptions, and other departments in a fast paced but rewarding setting.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

Part Time: 3 days a week

Full Time: 4-5 days a week minimum

Shifts start at 6 am and 2 pm.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows cleaning, feeding and watering protocols to maintain the health of all animals.

Ensures every dog in our care is walked every four hours at a minimum. Keep boards and kennel cards updated in real time.

Adheres to isolation and quarantine protocols when handling new or contagious animals.

Keeps the facility clean, safe, organized, sanitary, and presentable at all times.

Abides by intake protocols and procedures when processing new dogs.

Assists adoptions and foster staff with meet-and-greets, supply preparation, and pick-ups/drop-offs.

Trains and supervises volunteers to ensure safety procedures are followed. Informs volunteers of necessary tasks in a friendly, welcoming manner.

QUALITIES

Must be willing to get hands dirty, be flexible and reliable. There will be deep cleaning, scrubbing, and some messy kennel situations involved.

Must enjoy working independently but also collaborating.

Must have excellent customer service experience, proven attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.

Must be a team player and have a positive attitude. Personable, professional, upbeat and energetic.

Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with a diverse community in a professional, pleasant, respectful manner and use good judgement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to be on your feet for most of the shift.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to help move kennel crates, dog food, and other supplies.

Must have customer facing experience

Must have a valid California Driver's License

1 year of professional experience working with dogs in a kennel environment required.

Shifts are 6 am - 2 pm and Noon - 8 pm. Weekend availability is a must.

BENEFITS

Opportunity to join a fantastic team at an incredibly rewarding rescue organization

Connections to Wags and Walks network of partners

Competitive pay with time off (full time only)

Medial, dental, and vision benefits for you and eligible dependents (full time only)

Holiday pay (full time only)

Snacks and drinks on site

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Expected hours: 37 per week 8 hour shift Weekends as needed

Experience: Professional experience working with dogs in a kennel environment (1 year) required.

Work Location: In person

+ General Application

Interested in joining the Wags and Walks team but not seeing the role that speaks to your skill set? Feel free to submit a general application, at the bottom of the page, as our team is always looking to connect with talented candidates that share our passion for rescue dogs.