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Like animals? Love people? Want to make a difference in both their lives?

Join the team at McKamey Animal Center. From animal care and behavior to veterinary and field services, every role helps make our community better for pets and the people who love them.

If you’re passionate, dedicated, and ready to make an impact, apply below.

MAC is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.

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McKamey Animal Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status in its employment programs and policies.

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MAC is Proud to Offer the Following Benefits

MAC recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families, so we are happy to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

  • Competitive pay – in fact we are one of the areas top paying non-profit organizations!
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Group life insurance and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental insurance – such as hospital, accident, cancer, dental supplement,
    short term disability and life and juvenile life insurance, etc.
  • Retirement Plan – Simple IRA with a 3% match.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Workman’s Compensation.
  • Pet bereavement leave.
  • Discounted adoption fees.
  • Discounted veterinary care, pet supplies and pet food thanks to our generous partners.
  • Complimentary euthanasia services for personal pets.
  • And much more!
Career Opportunities Available

Job Description

Job Title: Animal Care Specialist
Job Classification: PT/FT hourly, non-exempt
Job Relationships: Reports to Animal Care Supervisor
Job Summary: Work within a team setting to ensure the health and well-being of animals being sheltered at MAC. Responsible for daily cleaning, feeding and socialization of animals according to specified protocols, and for maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people.

Salary: $16.00/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO::

  • Ensure each shelter animal receives appropriate food and water each day, as instructed and trained.
  • Clean and/or sanitize animal cages, kennels, holding areas, rooms, hallways and other shelter spaces each day, as instructed and trained.
  • Perform laundry, dish washing, and other general care and cleaning duties as assigned.
  • Perform animal bathing, grooming, exercising and socialization as assigned.
  • Observe, monitor and document the health and behavior of animals as assigned.
  • Ensure that every interaction with animals, including caretaking, moving, handling, etc. is done according to fear-free humane techniques as instructed and trained.
  • Ensure the most humane living environment for each animal possible.
  • Provide daily enrichment activities for animals as assigned.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, appropriately stocked work environment.
  • Follow all employee health and safety protocols.
  • Ensure that all interactions with the public are positive and professional.
  • Actively support and cultivate a positive, humane, professional work environment for fellow staff and volunteers.
  • Support supervisory staff in training new employees and volunteers as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Prior animal caretaking experience preferred.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

  • Ability to care for all types of animals, including domestic, livestock and wildlife.
  • Ability to adhere to all MAC protocols regarding care and feeding of animals, staff safety, animal handling, etc.
  • Ability to make sound judgments and to work independently or in a team setting while being faced with a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
  • Ability to humanely handle animals of all types, and willingness to follow all MAC protocols regarding humane animal handling.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational needs and instructions.
  • Volunteers are at the heart of our mission; every team member will interact with volunteers at some level. All staff are expected to work cooperatively with volunteers and treat them with dignity and respect; they donate their time and energy to our cause.

Work Environment:

  • Exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, and animal bites/scratches when handling animals;
  • Exposure to cleaning agents;
  • Exposure to all weather conditions when outdoors;
  • Bending, reaching, and walking up to 8 hours a day.

Physical Activities:

  • Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs., with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds with assistance
  • Potential for standing/walking up to ten hours a day
  • Various cleaning activities, including scrubbing kennels and cages;
  • Various animal handling tasks, including performing physical examinations and humane restraint
  • Potential handling of medication and medical tools including syringes and needles •Various animal handling tasks, including performing physical examinations and humane restraint. • Potential exposure to sick, injured, and dangerous animals.

Pre-employment Requirements: The McKamey Animal Center conducts criminal background checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates.

McKamey Animal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.

Job Type: Part-time/Full-time

Work Location: In person

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Behavior and Enrichment Specialist supports the Behavior and Enrichment Manager in ensuring the emotional and behavioral well-being of every animal sheltered at McKamey Animal Center, helping to assure every pet MAC places is a safe companion for the public and supporting the community we serve in healthy and safe animal caretaking. MAC is committed to not euthanizing animals for space, but as an open admissions agency we frequently deal with animals that are ill, injured or unsafe for placement. As such, the successful candidate must be able to compassionately, thoughtfully and transparently participate in team discussions regarding individual animals’ behavior and safety, kennel presentation, and quality of life. Working collaboratively with staff and volunteers, the successful candidate will help assess animals (primarily dogs) for determination of appropriate placement pathways, implement behavior modification and stress reduction plans to improve the adoptability of animals when possible, assist animal care staff in making space for incoming animals, and ensure that animals receive appropriate enrichment and socialization throughout their shelter stay.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

  • Hourly Rate: $16+ dependent on experience/certification
  • Schedule: Flexible, weekend and evening hours likely
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, holidays, retirement plan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (includes, but not limited to):

  • Follow established protocols and procedures for assessing behavior of sheltered animals in order to determine and expedite proper placement pathways.
  • Participate in training and behavioral modification efforts to increase sheltered animals’ adoptability.
  • Provide enrichment for sheltered animals in accordance with established protocols.
  • Assist with movement of animals within the shelter to ensure open space for incoming animals.
  • Support the public in preventing and resolving behavior challenges that otherwise might result in relinquishment.
  • Help train staff, volunteers and the general public on topics including, but not limited to, safe and humane animal handling, enrichment and behavior, delivery of enrichment programs, playgroups, behavior assessment and monitoring, and support for clients with concerns about behavior issues.
  • Assist staff and volunteers in the performance of their respective job responsibilities related to animal behavior and enrichment, and promote the development of related skills.
  • Help ensure that MAC maintains compliance with applicable provisions of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.
  • Accurately maintain records and daily paperwork, behavioral statistics and other records and data.
  • Ensure highest standards of professionalism and customer service whenever interacting with others.
  • Work closely with MAC veterinary, animal services and animal care staff and volunteers to ensure the highest standards of animal health, welfare and lifesaving.
  • Support the humane euthanasia of animals behaviorally unsuited for placement in the community.
  • Assist with daily care, movement and cleaning of sheltered animals, as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Skills

  • Demonstrable knowledge of basic domestic animal care and safe/humane animal handling required.
  • Strong animal handling skills and demonstrated understanding of basic animal health, care and welfare issues required.
  • Must be computer savvy.
  • Ability to maintain composure in an often stressful and emotional work environment.
  • Ability to make sound judgments and work independently and in a team setting in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
  • Proven organizational skills and attention to detail, and effective record keeping ability.
  • Ability to relate to and confer with Veterinarians, shelter leadership, co-workers and the general public in a positive and constructive manner at all times; ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with the public and when making decisions in the absence of leadership.
  • Ability to effectively train and mentor others.

Education and Experience Required

  • Candidates with or working towards CPDT, IAABC or other professional certification in animal behavior/training strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year dog training/handling experience required.
  • Expertise in cat training/behavior desirable.
  • At least 1 year experience working/volunteering in an animal shelter or similar setting preferred, including experience evaluating the behavior of dogs.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of current animal welfare issues.
  • Fear free certification highly desirable (required within first 90 days).
  • Must be comfortable handling reptiles, birds, farm animals, equines and other species.
  • High School diploma required.
  • Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Potential for standing/walking/bending up to eight to ten (8-10) hours a day.
  • Must be able to performing physical tasks like animal restraint, physical examinations of animals, scrubbing cages, cleaning floors and more.
  • Must have quick reflexes and ability to use both hands simultaneously (example: open cage door while handling animal, react to escaping animal).
  • Occasional lifting of up to a hundred (100) pounds with assistance.
  • Ability to bend and squat in order to leash/harness, and/or pick up an animal.
  • Ability to see well enough to move safely around the building, distinguish animal body language, read instructions, and read an animal’s paperwork.
  • Ability to hear if an animal is giving warning signs, such as growling, yelping or hissing.
  • Must not have strong allergies to dogs, cats or other companion animals that can’t be managed by medication, or to chemicals used in grooming or cleaning. Must not be highly allergic to peanuts/ peanut products including peanut butter, dairy/meat products, or grains, etc, (used in animal feed).
  • Exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, and animal bites/scratches when handling animals.
  • Exposure to all weather conditions when outdoors.

McKamey Animal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We reserve the right conduct criminal background checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

 

JOB DESCRIPTION
 

While working in animal placements, animal placements specialists help to find wonderful new homes for MAC animals, primarily through our adoptions program but also through foster care, transfer partnerships, and other lifesaving approaches. Successful applicants must have outstanding “people skills,” the ability to navigate sometimes hectic environment with professionalism and a drive to serve as many pets and people as possible. Both a love of animals and compassion for humans are essential!

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

  • Rate: $16.00/hour
  • Classification: Hourly, part-time; variable hours including weekends and holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Create a welcoming experience for individuals looking to adopt animals or otherwise engage with MAC.
  • Actively support adopters online, via email, by telephone and in person as they search for their new adopted pets.
  • Participate in pet adoption events and promotions, both at MAC and in throughout the community.
  • Utilize conversation-based, Adopters Welcome approaches to maximize pet adoptions.
  • Help to support placement of animals through rescue and transfer partnerships, ensuring compliance with best practices.
  • Support MAC’s foster program, helping to ensure the safety and welfare of fostered pets.
  • Ensure stellar customer service at all times when working with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and protocols.
  • Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for animals and people.
  • Provide daily animal caretaking support as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Skills

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to relate and communicate with staff, volunteers and the general public.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making when dealing with staff and the public.
  • Proven organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail (effective record keeping ability).
  • Strong humane animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behavior a plus.
  • Ability to operate all equipment, tools, technology, vehicles and other materials relevant to job duties.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
  • Volunteers are at the heart of our mission; every team member will interact with volunteers at some level. All staff are expected to work cooperatively with volunteers and treat them with dignity and respect; they donate their time and energy to our cause.

Education and Experience Required

  • High school diploma is required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • 1 year of experience in animal welfare, customer service or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Potential exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, and animal bites/scratches when handling animals.
  • Must be able to lift over 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Potential exposure to sick, injured, and dangerous animals.

McKamey Animal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We reserve the right to conduct criminal background checks and require drug testing of all employment candidates.

Job Type: Part-time

 

 

Work Location: In person

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Animal Services Specialists help MAC achieve greater lifesaving outcomes by facilitating the intake of animals in need, helping to reunite lost and found pets, and playing a vital role in keeping animals safely out of the shelter and in loving homes whenever possible. Animal Services Specialist also support MAC Dispatchers and our Animal Protection Officers who respond directly to citizen animal complaints and calls for assistance, by answering phone calls from the public, gathering and documenting details essential to support animal control cases, and even at times picking up or returning animals. Successful applicants must have outstanding “people skills,” a strong work ethic, the ability to navigate sometimes hectic environment with professionalism, and a drive to serve as many pets and people as possible. Both a love of animals and compassion for humans are essential!

SALARY, SCHEDULE, AND BENEFITS

  • Rate: $16.00/hour
  • Classification: Hourly, full-time; variable hours including weekends and holidays
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; holidays; other

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but are not limited to):

  • Create a welcoming experience for individuals looking to place found or owned animals or otherwise engage with MAC.
  • Actively support pet owners in solving problems leading to relinquishment or in rehoming their own pets.
  • Actively support “finder minders” and facilitate lost pet reunifications.
  • Utilize appointment-based, Managed Intake approaches to assist in scheduling pet intakes.
  • Help to support placement of animals through rescue and transfer partnerships, ensuring compliance with best practices.
  • Support MAC’s foster program, helping to ensure the safety and welfare of fostered pets.
  • Ensure stellar customer service at all times when working with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and protocols.
  • Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for animals and people.
  • Provide daily animal caretaking support as needed.
  • Perform animal intake activities, such as vaccination and deworming.
  • Answer call and gather information to open up animal control cases.
  • Pick up stray animals that have been contained and return animals to the owners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to relate and communicate with staff, volunteers and the general public.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making when dealing with staff and the public.
  • Proven organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail (effective record keeping ability).
  • Strong humane animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behavior a plus.
  • Ability to operate all equipment, tools, technology, vehicles and other materials relevant to job duties.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma is required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • 1 year of experience in animal welfare, customer service or equivalent preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Potential exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, and animal bites/scratches when handling animals.
  • Must be able to lift over 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Potential exposure to sick, injured, and dangerous animals.

McKamey Animal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We reserve the right to conduct criminal background checks and require drug testing of all employment candidates.

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

 

Experience:

 

  • Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

McKamey Animal Center Animal Services Officers are the face of progressive, humane law enforcement in the communities we serve. Officers are responsible for enforcement of state and local animal welfare laws and ordinances, protecting the public from dangerous animals, providing support and resources to pet owners, and assisting animals in need. To be successful in this position, candidates must have strong animal handling skills, the ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with animals and people, a passion for animal welfare and caretaking, and compassion not just for animals but for humans.

SALARY, SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS

  • Salary: $18.00 upon hiring, $19.00 upon receiving officer commission
  • Schedule: Full time, non-exempt, overnight and weekend shifts required
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, holidays, retirement plan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (includes, but not limited to):

  • Ensure proper application and enforcement of all local and state laws and ordinances concerning the care, use, treatment, selling, licensing, and impounding of animals.
  • Ensure compliance with all MAC policies and procedures regarding animal control functions and activities, humane handling, community-focused outreach, etc.
  • Ensure appropriate and timely response to complaints, inquiries and requests for service.
  • Perform animal cruelty investigations and inspections, including applying for warrants, issuing warnings and citations, conducting crime scene and forensic investigations, participating in judicial proceedings and ensuring all requirements necessary for successful prosecution of offenders.
  • Cover any and all assigned shifts, including on-call overnights.
  • Ensure proper use, storage, maintenance of equipment assigned to the Animal Services Department and Officers – i.e. vehicles, supplies, animal handling and related equipment, electronics, radio communication system, safety equipment, humane animal traps, etc.
  • Maintain necessary records and prepare routine required reports regarding animal control activities, equipment and maintenance inventories, etc.
  • Humanely euthanize animals as necessary, and ensure proper maintenance and renewal of necessary permits and licenses for euthanasia drugs, chemical capture agents, etc.; maintain strict control of all pharmaceutical products and their use in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Advise and support the general public regarding animal control laws and ordinances, animal shelter procedures and responsibilities of pet ownership, and identify opportunities for progressive methods of achieving compliance with animal welfare standards.
  • In collaboration with shelter staff, ensure proper management of animals held for protective custody, bite quarantines, rabies testing, etc., and work closely with staff to achieve animal care and population management goals with respect to impounded animals.
  • Humanely manage nuisance wildlife calls or complaints.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Job Qualifications and Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to relate and confer with staff and the general public.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making when dealing with staff and the public.
  • Proven organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail (effective record keeping ability).
  • Knowledge of law enforcement techniques, principals, & practices; local & state animal laws and procedures; animal health, care and welfare; and progressive animal control philosophies and practices.
  • Strong humane animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behavior and animal medicine, and ability to recognize signs of animal neglect, abuse and cruelty.
  • Ability to operate all equipment, tools, technology, vehicles and other tools relevant to job duties.
  • Ability to complete physical agility test that demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform actual or simulated job-related tasks, including, but not limited to, climbing, running jumping fences, crawling under or through small spaces and lifting or carrying heavy objects.
  • Ability to humanly handle large, aggressive dogs (> 100 lbs.) along in field situations.
  • Ability to acquire certification as a euthanasia technician within 3 months of employment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age (required for insurance purposes), have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
  • Must live within 20 miles of the Center to ensure a 30-minute response time for emergencies.

Education and Experience Required

  • High school diploma is required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Experience in animal protection, investigation, law enforcement, or equivalent strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Combination of office setting and outdoor field work, with associated exposure to weather conditions.
  • Potential exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, and animal bites/scratches when handling animals.
  • Must be able to lift over 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds with support.
  • Potential exposure to sick, injured, and dangerous animals.
  • Must be able to respond to emergency situations and calls for service at any hour.
  • Potential for standing/walking/bending up to eight to ten (8-10) hours a day.
  • Must be able to performing physical tasks like animal restraint, physical examinations of animals, scrubbing cages, cleaning floors and more.
  • Must have quick reflexes and ability to use both hands simultaneously (example: open cage door while handling animal, react to escaping animal).
  • Must have ability to bend and squat in order to leash/harness, and/or pick up an animal.
  • Must have ability to see well enough to move safely around the building, distinguish animal body language, read instructions, and read an animal’s paperwork.
  • Must have ability to hear if an animal is giving warning signs, such as growling, yelping or hissing.
  • Must have ability to effectively communicate verbally.

McKamey Animal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We reserve the right conduct criminal background checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

 

Work Location: In person

 
 

Job description:

McKamey Animal Center, boasting Best of the Best Chattanooga Event and Fundraiser awards for the last three years, is looking for a new Director of Advancement to continue our tradition of excellence. Responsible for directing all aspects of MAC’s donor engagement, public relations, social media and fundraising efforts, the successful candidate will be a self-starter, driven to see MAC succeed and enthusiastic about matching donor passions with MAC’s mission: Saving Animals, Helping People.

Director of Advancement

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for directing all aspects of McKamey Animal Center’s donor engagement and fundraising efforts, the Director of Advancement works closely with the MAC Executive Director, Board of Directors and staff to achieve all annual revenue goals. This position is responsible for activities including: cultivating strong and lasting donor relationships; developing strategies and tactics to effectively increase major gifts, capital gifts, and bequests; management of fundraising events; overseeing grants and other income-generating opportunities; and day-to-day development and marketing operations. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, committed to applying the highest ethical standards of the profession, driven to see MAC succeed and enthusiastic about matching donor passions with MAC’s mission: Saving Animals, Helping People.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

● Salary: $55,000 to $70,000 per year (dependent on experience)

● Schedule: Full Time, Exempt

● Flexible schedule, working hours dependent on donor needs, shelter events, etc.;

weekend/evening/extended hours likely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

● Annual Fund Raising. Implement established and new fundraising campaigns, ensuring achievement of all established annual fundraising goals.

● Program Evaluation. Review, evaluate, and make strategic enhancements to existing fundraising programs on an annual basis and make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding opportunities to increase revenue.

● Donor Stewardship. Direct timely and accurate responses to donor concerns, requests, and gifts. Oversee the planning and execution of donor stewardship events. Develop and maintain relationships with donors including individuals, foundations, corporations, community organizations, and government agencies.

● Major Gifts. Work to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects to meet or exceed targeted goals. Work with members of leadership and the Board in their work to do the same.

● Grant Writing: Ensure annual grant revenue goals are met, preparing grant proposals and ensuring all follow-up reports and requirements are met.

● Special Events Fundraising. Oversee MAC fundraising events to successfully achieve annual fundraising goals.

● Planned Giving: Perform outreach to bequest and other “planned” gift prospects to secure new legacy gifts.

● Data Management and Donor Relations. Ensure the effective and consistent recording of all donor data in MAC’s fundraising database. Oversee the maintenance, confidentiality, accuracy and timely entry of the database and donor information.

● Other Giving Opportunities: Consistently explore other opportunities for creative fundraising, including naming opportunities, donations of gifts-in-kind, merchandising, etc.

● Public Relations. Utilize public relations opportunities (including TV, print news and radio interviews) to increase MAC’s reputation and profile, inform the public, address community needs and create opportunities to engage with existing and potential new supporters.

● Social Media: Utilize all available social media platforms to increase MAC’s reputation and profile, inform the public, address community needs and create opportunities to engage with existing and potential new supporters.

● Support Materials: Prepare applicable internal and external funder support materials (e.g. flyers, welcome packets, case statements, etc.).

● Resource Management. Effectively manage resources (including databases, volunteers, etc.) for maximum benefit to the organization. Prepare and execute annual Development Plan and regularly assesses projected income and expenses. Monitor revenue and expenses in relation to annual budget.

● Compliance. Assure development activities are conducted in compliance with all legal, tax, and government requirements, and assure the highest standards of professional ethics.

● Administrative/Reporting. Supervise development department administrative functions including department files, database, mailing procedures, donor acknowledgement and recognition, bequest files, and planned gift database. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of required reports.

● Professional Development. Keep current on fund development activities and trends.

● Other Duties. As assigned.

Job Qualifications and Skills

● Demonstrated ability to successfully raise funds in a nonprofit setting, with experience and proficiencies ranging from major donor cultivation to grant writing.

● Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to philanthropic best practices, as regards donor relations, event planning, grant writing and more.

● Demonstrated project management skills, working with multifaceted projects and diverse constituents.

● Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and effectively prioritize competing interests and needs.

● Proficiency with donor database software (experience with Neon CRM highly preferred), as well as Microsoft Word and Excel.

● Proficiency administering social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reels, etc.) on behalf of a nonprofit organization.

● Excellent persuasive writing and storytelling abilities.

● Solid analytical and data tracking and analysis skills.

● Ability to identify appropriate segments of donors and prospects and create cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities that build loyalty and trust.

● Professional demeanor, good judgment, and the ability to work independently, but collaboratively, in a goal-oriented team environment.

● Proven organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail (particularly with respect to record keeping and compliance with applicable laws and regulations).

Education and Experience Required

● Bachelor’s degree (ideally in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or Public Relations/Communications/Marketing).

● Minimum 3-5 years of progressive, demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising (or equivalent).

● CFRE highly desirable, additional applicable certifications a plus.

● Knowledge of Neon CRM preferred.

● Animal sheltering/animal welfare experience a plus.

● Must be at least 21 years of age (required for insurance purposes); valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Potential exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, unpleasant odors, and animal bites/scratches when handling animals.

● Potential for exposure to sick, injured, and dangerous animals.

● Potential for standing/walking/bending up to eight to ten (8-10) hours a day (longer on special event days).

McKamey Animal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We reserve the right to conduct criminal background checks and require drug testing of all employment candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

 

Work Location: In person

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McKamey Animal Center was founded in 2008, serving the pets and people of the cities of Chattanooga, Red Bank and Lakesite, Tennessee. MAC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.