Salary Range: $19.18 - $21.60 Hourly

Job Summary:

How you’ll impact our mission:

Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a part-time Event Associate to join our development & fundraising team in a hybrid role at our Kenosha and Racine Campuses. This position provides oversight and leadership for third-party fundraising programs, as well as Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha. 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 supervision of the Director of Special Events, lead planning & implementation of special event fundraising programs
    • Design engagement strategies to build awareness, attendance & support of all Kenosha-Racine based WHS fundraising events, including Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha, hands-on support for other Pet Walks, and additional events
    • Actively participate in sponsorship solicitation, working closely with major gifts and institutional giving teams
    • Budget, report and manage event financials, dashboards, attendance, and timelines
  • Serve as primary organizer for all Kenosha-Racine fundraising events, including relationship building and stewardship of participants, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers
  • Oversee the Kenosha-Racine third-party fundraising program including but not limited to:
    • Serve as point of contact for third-party fundraising including portal development and management for tracking and reporting
    • Recruit, train, and cultivate third-party event volunteers
    • Follow up after each third-party event and oversee acknowledgement for donors
  • Participate in planning and implementing the WHS overall fundraising strategy
  • Actively participate in supporting other WHS events as needed

Qualifications

  • 1-3 yrs work experience in event coordination or fundraising required
  • Handles high-pressure situations professionally in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail and desire to create process improvement
  • Experience managing volunteers preferred
  • Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values
  • Able to meet physical demands of job

How to Apply:

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please complete your online employment application at wihumane.org/employment. 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

The Wisconsin 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. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state’s busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. 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.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:

  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 30% off adoption fees
  • 30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
  • 20% off youth programs
  • Event discounts
  • Animal Antics retail discounts
  • Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals