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+ 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

+ Event Coordinator

ABOUT US Wags & Walks is a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York that’s rescued over 18,000 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 Event Coordinator is a hands-on role, responsible for supporting efforts around outreach, coordination, logistics, and responsible for execution of event and fundraising efforts throughout the year. Events range from Puppy Yoga and corporate volunteer days to a block party or Gala. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dog loving, super organized, people-person with a proven track record of executing in situations with lots of moving parts. 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, and dogs, in a fast-paced environment, while remaining calm, focused, consistent, resourceful and efficient.

SCHEDULE

• Candidates must be comfortable with a consistent commitment to at least one weekend day and a willingness to flex to both weekend days as needed. Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday most weeks with 11 am - 7 pm shifts during the week and 10 am - 6 pm on the weekend with an adjusted schedule on event days.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Execution

• Arrive early to set up, stage supplies, greet volunteers, coordinate signage, and prepare for attendees
• Manage check-in, registration, and guest flow as needed
• Handle dog logistics in coordination with Animal Care, Adoptions, and Foster teams - ensuring the right dogs are present, comfortable, and handled appropriately throughout the event
• Represent Wags & Walks in the community with warmth and professionalism
• Make fundraising asks to attendees and secure connections with corporate partners as directed - know that you’re always wearing a fundraising hat
• Troubleshoot day-of issues quickly and escalate to leadership when needed
• Manage teardown, supply reconciliation, and post-event cleanup

Pre-Event Logistics Support

• Support ongoing programming logistics - assisting in planning, coordinating, and executing - for events such as puppy parties, offsite adoption events, & volunteer days.
• Lead pre-event preparation, including supply procurement, packing, organization, and transport
• Confirm volunteer shift assignments and communicate event details in advance
• Create event tickets and registration pages, send confirmation emails, and follow up correspondence to attendees
• Organize physical events supplies and maintain supplies in storage.
• Maintain event supply inventory and flag restock needs proactively

Administration & Project Tracking

• Track and document event details, organizing necessary information within existing processes using Monday, Google Drive, and GoFundMe Pro.
• Support post-event reporting by capturing key data points and observations for monthly debriefs
• Manage donation payments and invoicing as directed
• Maintain organized event supplies and files with clear naming conventions

Cross-Team Support & Collaboration

• Coordinate with Volunteer, Foster, Animal Care, Medical, and Adoptions teams to ensure proper coverage and logistical execution at events
• Communicate clearly with team on partner-specific needs, ensuring event deliverables are executed to the highest standards
• Maintain flexibility to provide an extension of coverage for fellow event team members allowing essential communication to still take place
• Joins the team prepared to hit the ground running!

QUALITIES

• Must be a dog lover
• Problem solver and quick thinker
• Not afraid to talk to everyone and anyone about Wags and Walks
• Excellent communication skills
• Special ability to make connections in a larger setting while also staying focused on the larger goals
• A team player who works well with others
• Friendly demeanor and positive attitude
• Enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills - detail oriented, follow through, and stay on top of task list
• Proactive and a self-starter

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPENSATION

• Must be able to work nights and one weekend day - flexing as needed for additional support
• Experience with nonprofits, fundraising and events preferred
• Computer proficient (Google docs, 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 45 lbs
• This is an hourly position ranging from $22 - $24 per hour based on experience

+ Events Manager

ABOUT US

Wags & Walks is a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York that’s rescued over 18,000 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

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

+ Foster Liaison

The Foster Liaison will join Wags’ foster team as a core member of the foster program,contributing directly to the organization's ability to make an impact. This role is responsible for onboarding new fosters, building relationships with existing fosters, connecting fosters to dogs that need placement, handling foster hand-offs, and providing support to existing fosters. This position requires a friendly, attentive, and highly organized individual who brings a problem solving mindset and thrives in a fast paced and collaborative team environment. The Foster Liaison reports directly to the Foster Lead.

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11am-7pm in office
• Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm, potential for hybrid
• This is a full time salaried position
• Candidates with the hopes of alternate schedule accommodations are encouraged to apply, however weekends are required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle foster applications and co-leads in-person orientations alongside Foster Lead.
• Serves as a point of contact for all foster questions, issues and support via email/phone in a timely manner.
• Represents the organization well in their efforts to problem solve any issues that may arise.
• Understands the perspective of the foster while prioritizing the dog and the organization.
• Communicates clearly and consistently with other departments to ensure foster parent needs are met.
• Works closely with the Foster Lead and Director of Animal Placement to ensure foster placement lines up with the intake volume.
• Works with Foster Lead to send out foster pleas and find the appropriate matches given the foster’s criteria.
• Works with Foster Lead to handle all foster supply prep/refill needs and handoffs.
• Makes a great first impression for any new fosters during their initial pass off
• Works to build lasting relationships with fosters
• Works with the Director of Animal Placement, Animal Care Lead, and other relevant support staff to become comfortable with dog to dog introductions.

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 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 as well as with a team
• Must be gritty, exceptional with people and exhibit a calm demeanor during periods of stressful situations
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of a group of 40+ people
• Embraces the highs and lows of rescue work with flexibility, empathy, and compassion.
• Maintains a positive and patient approach when priorities change, emergencies arise, or dogs and fosters need extra care and support.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with dogs of all breeds and sizes, along with confidence in safely managing behavior during introductions to new people and other dogs. Hands-on experience preferred
• 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

• Join a passionate and dedicated team in a rewarding field where your efforts directly contribute to helping save lives
• Get to know incredible rescue dogs up close, enjoy hands-on interactions and play a key role in a newly rescued dog’s journey to their forever home
• Work for an organization that invests in opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and ongoing education
• Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO that grows annually
• Access to complimentary snacks and beverages, along with monthly team lunches that provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues and build a strong team community

+ Adoptions Counselor

An Adoptions Counselor is responsible for summarizing applications for adoption, contacting and screening applicants both via phone and in person, conducting onsite meet and greets and adoptions, following up with adopters, matching applicants with the dog that best fits their home life, and all admin involved. This job requires a friendly, enthusiastic and highly organized person who is an excellent communicator and a skilled collaborator. The ideal person for this position is a passionate, outgoing, and intuitive team player. This is a fast paced environment and ideal applicants are comfortable with this as they bring a combination of customer service and sales experience to go along with their passion for rescue dogs.

Schedule

• Full Time applicants preferred with both weekend days required. Open to either a Thursday - Monday or Wednesday - Sunday schedule.

• Part time applicants that can commit to full shifts on the weekend and shorter shifts on two additional days are encouraged to apply.

  *This is a full time hourly position

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and respond to adoption applications via call and text. This role works within a team to divide up applications and walk-ins in a thoughtful but timely manner.
• Manage a portfolio of pending applications and keep a strong rapport going with applicants as you work to find the right match.
• Stay up to date and informed about the 150+ dogs that are regularly in our care, so you can best provide updates to our team and prospective adopters.
• Educate adopters about the process and commitment of adopting a dog and then matching them with the right dog that is best for each unique applicant, and our organization.
• Help with donor development by communicating with the development team about adopters (as they are some of our best contributors.)
• Maintain applicant correspondence via text and email; label and sort messages accordingly and keep replies within a 24 hour window.
• Conduct onsite meet and greets, and adoptions; handle dogs of all sizes at appointments safely, confidently, and with care.
• Take management’s guidance along with initiative to absorb relevant dog behavior and handling information to continually develop hands on skills.
• Troubleshoot behavioral and medical issues and facilitate connections between clients and the medical/ behavioral departments accordingly.
• Communicate clearly and efficiently across teams via slack and google spreadsheets; upkeep information re: pending/ upcoming appointments and dog availability in a consistent and timely manner on all shared docs.

Qualities

• Must be comfortable with dogs of all breeds and sizes, along with confidence in safely managing behavior during introductions to new people and other dogs. Hands-on experience preferred. ● Problem solver and quick thinker
• Excellent communication skills
• Thrives in a team based environment and brings a cooperative, supportive approach to working with others.
• Friendly demeanor and positive attitude
• Enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Is very detail oriented
• Is very proactive and a self-starter
• Is flexible and willing to ride the roller coaster of rescue

Qualifications

• Must have a College Degree
• Must be able to work weekends consistently
• Must have experience in a customer service setting
• Experience in a sales strongly preferred
• Experience with nonprofits, fundraising and events preferred
• Computer proficient (Google docs, 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 30 lbs

Benefits

• 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

+ 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.