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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15203
V o l u n t e e r P o s i t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n : E v e n t M a n a g e r Position Overview We are searching for an enthusiastic Event Manager with a "can-do" attitude to assist our organization in hosting events that enhance our organization's image, raise funds for operational costs and campaigns, and connect with our members, legislators, and the community. Duties and Responsibilities ● Identify requirements and expectations for each event. ● Liaise with vendors, exhibitors, and supervisors during the event planning process to ensure everything is in order. ● Assist with volunteer management during planning stages and day-of. ● Keep up to date records in appropriate spreadsheets and shared folders to enable ease of access for other HAP leadership. ● Manage all event set-up, tear down and follow-up processes. ● Maintain event budgets. ● Book venues, entertainers, photographers, and schedule speakers. ● Conduct final inspections on the day of the event to ensure everything adheres to the proper standards. ● Assess an event’s overall success and submit findings. ● Respond to HAP leadership emails and calls within 48 hours ● Be prepared and on-time for meetings and events ● Share and support HAP’s mission and core values; adhere to HAP’s policies ● Other duties as needed Time Commitment Required Varies. HAP executes one large fundraising event per year in the spring, the Heroes Awards Reception (commonly referred to as the "gala"). Planning for this event will begin as early as the completion of the prior year’s gala and could require an hour per week throughout the year, with more as the event draws closer. Other event assistance and planning on as needed basis. Location The research and planning can be conducted remotely from home or another location. Attendance at HAP meetings required. Skills and Qualifications ● Self-motivated ● Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional, and non-partisan manner ● Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines ● Working knowledge of Google Drive, Trello and Dropbox, or a willingness to learn Training Requirements Training on HAP’s values, policies and core values, including orientation on campaign missions and status. Dress Code Professional dress required for meetings. If attending an informal event, volunteer must purchase a HAP or NPP T-shirt at cost. Benefits to the Volunteer ● Know you are key to making a difference in the betterment of animals by educating the community on important animal-related issues ● Take your passion for animal protection and put it into action ● Be a valued HAP team member ● Build your volunteer resume and develop research and communication skills ● Networking with the greater animal protection, legislative, and event planning communities of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Pennsylvania. What Volunteers Can Expect From HAP * Support of HAP leadership and members * Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input
Date Posted: Jun 7, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Position Overview The #1 goal of HUMANE ACTION Pittsburgh is to educate the Pittsburgh region on how to prevent and relieve animal suffering by taking meaningful action. The HAP Director of Humane Education (DHE) will focus on reaching young people in middle school, high school and university classrooms as a Humane Educator, and by connecting institutions with our team of Humane Educators (HEs). Communicate what animals wish humans knew and what they need. Our audience ranges in size from small groups to school-wide assemblies. Purpose of the Position ● Develop relationships with schools and universities to procure speaking engagements ● Inspire the next generation to appreciate and protect animals ● Provide HEs with the tools to make healthy and effective change ● Find new ways to reach students in the COVID era ● Demonstrate why personal responsibility is required from all of us to end speciesism Duties and Responsibilities ● Have a reasonable level of expertise with HAP’s education programs on plastic pollution, animal protective legislation and the benefits of a plant-strong lifestyle ● Grow our team of HAP Humane Educators (HEs) ● Facilitate and create speaking opportunities for HEs with local institutions ● Reach every high school and university in Pittsburgh area ● Provide an overview of expectations to teachers or leaders in advance of the presentation ● Respect school security policies ● Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional and non-partisan manner ● Be timely, arrive early, allow for Q&A, and end on time ● Provide your own transportation ● Obtain honorarium for HAP when appropriate and provide tax forms to the institution ● Give report at HAP Director’s meetings ● Attendance at HAP general meetings (Humane Animal Rescue at 6926 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208) is highly encouraged ● Respond to HAP leadership emails and calls within 48 hours ● Be prepared and on-time for meetings and events ● Share and support HAP’s mission and core values; adhere to HAP’s policies ● Other duties as needed Skills and Qualifications ● Excellent communication skills - both written and spoken Humane Action Pittsburgh ᐧ www.humaneactionpittsburgh.org ᐧ humaneactionpittsburgh@gmail.com ● Ability to do independent research ● Basic computer literacy ● Operate a projector ● Be familiar with power point presentation ● Conduct a ZOOM video conference ● Ability to energize and motivate our Humane Educators ● Self-motivated ● Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional, and non-partisan manner ● Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines ● Working knowledge of Google Drive, Trello and Dropbox, or a willingness to learn Training Requirements Training on HAP’s core values, mission, and policies, including orientation on campaign missions and status. Location On-site in classrooms around Pittsburgh and via ZOOM video conferencing Dress Code Professional dress required for meetings. If attending an informal event, volunteer must purchase a HAP or NPP T-shirt at cost. Benefits to the Volunteer ● Know that you are key to making a difference in the betterment of animals by educating the next generation on the importance of protecting animals ● Take your passion for animal protection and put it into action ● Experience the joy of giving young people the skills they need and desire to be a effective advocate ● Be a valued HAP team member ● Build your volunteer resume and develop excellent communication skills What Volunteers Can Expect From HAP * Support of HAP leadership and members * Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input
Date Posted: Jan 11, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Position Overview The #1 goal of Humane Action Pittsburgh (HAP) is to educate the Pittsburgh region on how to prevent and relieve animal suffering by taking meaningful action. The HAP Website Manager will maintain our website(s) to make sure we are providing resources, and accurate and up to date information regarding the organization, our campaigns, and relevant issues. Purpose of the Position Increase visibility and impact of HAP with our web presence Maintain and manage humaneactionpittsburgh.org and all associated webpages Duties and Responsibilities Develop web pages and designs that are appealing and functional Perform regular quality checks to ensure website is functioning properly Make edits to website as directed by HAP leadership Make sure all HAP materials have consistent and positive messaging and branding Add blogs, podcast episodes, new events, and other regular posts (content to be provided) Maintain subscriptions with hosting site and other relevant third parties Work with Director of Communication to manage subscriptions and other overlapping responsibilities Grow awareness of HAP with the general public Training Requirements Training on HAP’s core values, mission, and policies, including orientation on various campaign missions and statuses. Training on website (prior web management experience required). Skills and Qualifications Excellent written and digital communication skills Able to work within HAP leadership as a team member WordPress Creativity to produce exciting and interesting designs Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects The technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms and also create web and mobile content Self-motivated Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional, and nonpartisan manner Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines Working knowledge of Google Drive Time Commitment Required 3 - 4 hours a week. This may vary. Dress Code Professional dress required for professional meetings (if any). If attending an informal event on behalf of HAP, we ask the volunteer to purchase a HAP or NPP T-shirt for $7. Location Work can be conducted remotely. Meetings with HAP leadership will be in person at a mutually convenient location or virtual via Zoom conference. Attendance at HAP general meetings (Humane Animal Rescue at 6926 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208) is highly encouraged once they resume. Benefits to the Volunteer Grow leadership skills Develop communication skills Cultivate your passion for animal and environmental protection and put it into action Create real impact on the issues regarding animal welfare Be a valued HAP team member Build your volunteer resume What Volunteers Can Expect from HAP Support of HAP leadership and members * Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input
Date Posted: Jun 8, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Position Overview - As HAP continues to grow, more fundraising dollars will be needed to reach our goals. The grant write will prepare proposals, grant applications, and supporting documentation by researching, identifying, developing, and responding to grant opportunities in order to procure funds for operating expenses and specific projects/campaigns. Duties and Responsibilities - 1. Regularly check-in with leadership and volunteers of HAP to discover specific projects that are in need of grant funding 2. Review new grant opportunities on an ongoing basis. This includes subscribing to email lists to receive updates on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and conducting research to self-identify opportunities. 3. Collaborating with HAP volunteers to collect information needed for grant applications. 4. Completing grant applications in full and submitting applications before application deadlines. 5. Keep track of grant applications that have been approved or denied and update HAP leadership team as needed. 6. Submitting reporting requirements to granting organization in a timely manner. This may again involve collaborating with other HAP volunteers to have proper knowledge of updates on a project the grant may have been awarded for. 7. Conduct ongoing communication with granting organizations as needed. 8. Respond to HAP leadership emails and calls within 48 hours. 9. Be prepared and on-time for meetings and events. 10. Share and support HAP's mission and core values; adhere to HAP's policies. 11. Other duties as needed. Skills and Qualifications - 1. Previous grant writing experience is strongly desired, but not required. 2. Strong writing skills 3. Ability to communication in a professional manner with both HAP members and representatives from outside granting organizations 4. Basic computer literacy 5. Ability to meet deadlines 6. Excellent organization skills 7. Self-motivated 8. Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional, and non-partisan manner 9. Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines Time Commitment Required - 3 - 4 hours/week Benefits to the Volunteer - 1. Know that you are making a difference in reducing the suffering of animals 2. Be a valued HAP team member 3. Build your volunteer resume and develop writing and research skills What Volunteers Can Expect from HAP - 1. Support of HAP leadership and members 2. Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input
Date Posted: Jan 7, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Position Overview Earth is home to more than 30,000 known species of fish, which is more than all other species of vertebrate combined. Fish are diverse and sentient beings, yet are the most misrepresented and misperceived animals. As a volunteer Director of HAP’s Fish Committee, you can make a difference by advocating and strategizing on behalf of these fascinating creatures that cannot advocate for themselves. Purpose of the Position ● Educate the public on the plight of fish ● Promote HAP’s Fish Committee through education and engagement of new, existing, and potential HAP members ● Help HAP achieve our goal of building the Model Humane City Duties and Responsibilities ● Lead the planning and implementation of all Fish Committee projects. ● Cultivate relationships with organizations to advance mission of the Fish Committee and HAP. ● Build and maintain team members on the committee. ● Organize and attend meetings with the committee. This includes designing an agenda. ● Respond to HAP leadership emails and calls within 48 hours. ● Be prepared and on-time for meetings and events. ● Share and support HAP’s mission and core values; adhere to HAP’s policies. ● Other duties as needed. Training Requirements Training on HAP’s values and policies. Skills and Qualifications ● Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written. ● Passion for and knowledge of animal welfare issues, specifically fish. ● An outgoing personality and eagerness to meet new people. ● Ability to follow instructions and meeting deadlines. ● Strong leadership skills. ● Creative and an ability to "think outside the box" a plus. ● Self-motivated. ● Ability to present yourself in a friendly, professional, and non-partisan manner. ● Ability to work independently, lead a team, and meet deadlines. ● Working knowledge of Google Drive and Trello, or a willingness to learn. Location Location varies; typically within the City of Pittsburgh. While much of the work can be done remotely, a candidate in the Pittsburgh area is strongly preferred. Dress Code Professional dress required for meetings. If attending an informal event, volunteer must purchase HAP or NPP T-shirt at cost. Benefits to the Volunteer ● Put your skills to work helping further animal protection issues! ● Know you are making a difference in reducing the suffering of fish, improving the health of the general public, and saving the environment for future generations. ● Opportunity to meet new people and network with community members and volunteers. ● Be a valued HAP team member. ● Build your resume. What Volunteers Can Expect from HAP ● Support of HAP leadership and members. ● Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input.
Date Posted: Jan 11, 2021
