Volunteer Event Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary
Oversee the Volunteer and Foster Programs for the Jackson County Animal Shelter and assist the Director with public relations and statistical data reporting. Will also plan, market, and oversee animal shelter events. Will consider candidates with two (2) years of relevant college course work and two (2) years experience (community outreach/communications/events management/marketing/public relations). Easily apply by entering your contact information and uploading your cover letter and resume.
Position Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process applications, conduct interviews and orientations, and coordinating tasks, processes, and protocols with staff members. Essential functions include but are not limited to:
1. Maintains a current and accurate database of volunteers, fosters and donors by sending follow-up notifications, shelter news and needs, promotional materials and event information and sending donor thank you cards, emails and receipts.
2. Engage with donors and communicate effectively and in a timely manner on social media outlets.
3. Plan and implement promotional, community outreach, education presentations and fundraisings events both at the Animal Shelter and off-site.
4. Formulates and implements a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy to promote the Jackson County Animal Shelter (JCAS). Initiates and maintains positive media relations on behalf of JCAS.
5. Writes and creates webpage updates and content, informational brochures, newsletters and related documents and media for distribution to staff and the public.
6. Provides customer service on a daily basis.
BENEFITS EFFECTIVE DATE OF HIRE!
This is an exempt level position with excellent benefits, including health, life, disability, paid time off and paid holidays, effective date of hire!
CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost): $30,000 Life Insurance, $30,000 AD&D; Long-Term Disability; Employee Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.
OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children; Short-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Health Savings Accounts, Accident Protection, Critical Illness Protection, Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.
Employees opting out of the County's health benefit plan with proof of other coverage may qualify for an annual $3,000 Cash-In-Lieu benefit (payable in bi-weekly increments).
Full time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution Plan and greater than two times the employee contribution to our Retirement Health Savings Plan. The Employee contribution for the RHS Plan is $900 annually with an employercontribution of $2,050 annually.
For full benefit details, go to https://www.mijackson.org/439/Employment-Benefits
We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. For details about PSLF, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: A minimum of two years of college with relevant course work in communications, event management, marketing, public relations, or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years' related experience in community outreach, communications, events management, marketing, or public relations. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered by the department Director.
Other Requirements: Valid Michigan Driver's License.
Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of social media applications and an ability to use these applications to effectively communicate programs and services.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the facility, including available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to act independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials, contracts and agreements, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Knowledge of project management software or event planning software.
• Skill in data gathering and analysis, preparing comprehensive and accurate reports, and formulating policy and service recommendations.
• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts both orally and in writing and making presentations in public forums.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and to use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with staff, other County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress and within deadlines and in emergency situations.
• Skilled in the use of office equipment and technology, including the Microsoft Suite applications.
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* Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.
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