Wild Paws Outreach & Engagement Volunteer - WI and MN

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Purpose: Outreach & Engagement volunteers represent Wild Paws and our mission. Duties may include set up and/or teardown of booths, interaction with the public, handing out educational materials and Wild Paws merchandise. Specific tasks assigned specific to the event.

Location: Various offsite locations including Twin Cities, Duluth, St Croix Falls, and other Minnesota and Wisconsin regions. Events can have duration of ½-1-day, 2-day weekend or more days. Event may be located outside i.e. in a park or inside a building i.e. convention center.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating on new ideas, directions and venues for outreach opportunities

• Research new outreach opportunities and participate in hosting booths and selling merchandise

• Availabilities for shift coverage at outreach booths, and educating the public about Wild Paws and our Mission

Qualifications:

• Interest in wildlife species and conservation and rescue, sustaining the environment, and education of the public

• Solid oral and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts

• Experience working with Point of Sale platforms, i.e. the Square

• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines, time and asset management skills

• Interest in nonprofit marketing and communications

Time commitment: Minimum of 2-4 hours per month