New Partner Coordinator

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New Partner Coordinator

Making Dallas a No-Kill city is a big job and as a volunteer-based organization, we need a lot of great volunteers to do it. As a New Partner Coordinator, you'll help DPA build relationships with those in the animal services fields to assist us in the care of our rescue and foster animals.

To be considered, please be sure to also complete our volunteer application at https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

Team: Foster and/or Medical

Reports to: Foster/Medical Director, Foster/Medical Assistant Director, & VP of Animal Operations

Works with: Foster and Medical Leadership, Training and Vet Partners.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with any other duties needed to help drive Dallas Pets Alive!’s mission and support our values
• They will proactively & professionally reach out to those in the animal services fields to discuss their interest in partnering with our group with the assistance of the Foster/Medical Director, Foster/Medical Assistant Director, & VP of Animal Operations.
• Must function as a point of contact for our new partners from start to completion of new partnership "onboarding".
• Document those who have been contacted and declined, including their reason & if they would be open to us reaching out in the future and when.
• They will also be responsible for negotiating terms of partnership on behalf of DPA regarding any required marketing we must do, the pricing DPA will receive, and any specifics regarding what species, breeds, temperament, or medical condition they will or will not partner with us on.
• They will check in with the Foster/Medical Director, Foster/Medical Assistant Director, & the VP of Animal Operations on a monthly basis at minimum regarding progress.
• Maintain notes of correspondence with solicited new partner opportunities.
• Update global Google Drive documents to reflect changes or additions in partnerships.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare
• Ability to work virtually (phone, email). A flexible work schedule to answer new partner correspondences during the work day is preferred but not required.
• Will have regular and continuous contact virtually or over the phone with team leaders, as well as potential new partners & "onboarding" partners. Contacts with others will require tactful exchanges and a positive, professional demeanor. Will require consistent availability in case of emergencies.

Dallas Pets Alive! Musts:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional level correspondence at all times
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent Dallas Pets Alive! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare

Time Commitment: Dependent on need. 1-2 a week to start.