Special Events Associate Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

How you’ll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a part-time Event Associate – Southern Campuses to join our development and fundraising team. This position provides oversight and leadership for our third-party fundraising programs for our Kenosha and Racine Campuses, as well as Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha. This is a part-time, hybrid role at our Kenosha and Racine Campuses. The Event Associate reports to the Director of Special Events.  If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today!

Key accountabilities:

• Under the supervision of the Director of Special Events, lead the planning and implementation of the special events fundraising programs of the Wisconsin Humane Society, with primary focus on the Kenosha and Racine Counties.  
  • Design engagement strategies to build awareness, attendance and support of all Kenosha and Racine-based WHS fundraising events, including Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha, hands-on support for other Pet Walks, and additional future events as assigned.
  • Actively participate in the sponsorship solicitation process, working closely with the major gifts and institutional giving teams.
  • Budget, report and manage event financials, dashboards, attendance, and timelines.
• Serve as primary organizer and main point of contact for all Kenosha and Racine fundraising events, including relationship building and stewardship of participants, vendors, and volunteers.
• Oversee the third-party fundraising program for Kenosha and Racine Campus, including but not limited to:
  • Serve as point of contact for third-party fundraising including portal development and management for tracking and reporting.
  • Respond to external and internal requests from third-party fundraisers.
  • Recruit, train, and cultivate third-party event volunteers.
  • Follow up after each third-party fundraiser/event and oversee acknowledgement for the donor(s).
• Coordinate event staff and volunteers.
• Participate as a member of the development team in planning and implementing the organization’s overall fundraising strategy and programs.
• Actively participate as a member of the events team, supporting other WHS events as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ work experience in event coordination or fundraising required.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations in a professional manner in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and desire to create process improvement in all aspects of work.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• A quick learner who values feedback as a process. 
• Experience managing volunteers preferred.
• Capable of accepting and completing tasks with minimal supervision in a highly self-motivated manner.
• Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach.

• Must be able to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work.
• Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. 

Hiring range: $19.58 - $24.48

Benefits include:

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP with six free counseling sessions per year
• Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals
• Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail and events
• Support for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.

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About us

TheWisconsin Humane Society(WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.