Project Canis Associate Director

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Project Canis is a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization started by students at the University of Florida to ensure that every shelter animal has a toy. Project Canis helps cats and dogs in Florida shelters by making and donating pet toys made from recycled materials. We are looking for a passionate animal-lover to volunteer a few hours a week to help lead our team of volunteer staff as our Associate Director. We expect this role to take 2-4 hours a week.

Working closely with our Founder/Executive Director, the Associate Director will:
- Help oversee finance, fundraising, operations, outreach, and marketing
- Manage business sponsorships and volunteer perks programs
- Host occasional virtual toy-making events
- Plan staff socials, conduct 1:1s, and manage staff appreciation gifts
- Assist with task delegation and keeping staff on track
- Fill in for Executive Director responsibilities when needed

Qualifications:
- Completed or currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field
- Can commitment to 4 hours a week of responsibility
- Passion for animals and sustainability
- Hardworking, self-disciplined, and entrepreneurial
- Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
- Able to work well on a team and learn quickly
- 2+ years of animal welfare experience
- 2+ years of leadership experience
- Preferably experience with nonprofit leadership
- Preferably located in Gainesville or Florida

Position Type: Unpaid (Volunteer) with small incentive-based stipend

Application Deadline: January 15th, 2022

Check out our website at www.projectcanis.org, our Facebook and Instagram @theprojectcanis, or email parisbmiller@gmail.com for more info!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/eAVtipJqXXoUUE3c8