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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Do you want to join a team that helps ALIVE Rescue maintain and enhance its programs? Do you really enjoy writing, researching and/or networking? If yes to any of the following, the grant writing team is for you. ALIVE Rescue’s grant writing team meets bi-weekly (although if you can’t make it physically you can communicate virtually). We research and find potential grants from foundations, companies and programs across the country. Once we’ve found a grant that we qualify for, we apply. Additionally, we work to maintain current relationships with foundations, companies or agencies that have previously funded our initiatives. Receiving grants is a very important part of maintaining and expanding current programs as well as creating future programs. If you’re not good at writing, you can help with research. And if you don’t prefer to research, you can help with writing! We will also need help with networking and maintaining current relationships. Prerequisites: Professional writing experience helpful. Knowledge of animal rescue community in Chicago helpful. Six-month minimum commitment required. Great opportunity for someone looking to expand one’s professional writing skills and/or feed their love of research. We expect that a minimum of five hours per week is needed to effectively contribute to the team. Tasks include the following responsibilities: Attending bi-weekly team meetings Understanding the scope of programming at ALIVE Rescue Communicating with Development Coordinator about ongoing issues Completing assigned grants and tasks in a timely and professional manner Providing follow up reports to funders Providing feedback to other team members Investigating new grant opportunities as needed Assist in maintaining foundation, company and agency relationships
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2016
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
This team is vital to the success of ALIVE Rescue. Duties include event planning, once a month meetings, phone/email solicitations and coordination with vendors and donors, transportation of goods, event set up, assembling gift bags, silent/live auction solicitation and much more.
Date Posted: Feb 2, 2016
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60618
We’re looking to add members to our amazing Barn Leader Assistant team! The ideal candidate is a confident animal handler who is eager to help in a fast-paced environment and make sure each Little Barn shift runs smoothly. DESCRIPTION Barn Leader Assistants are second in command at each Little Barn shift. Under the supervision of the Barn Leader, it’s their job to: Harness dogs for walks. Walk difficult dogs when needed. Lead and train new volunteers during their first shifts. Help complete the Barn Leader checklist, which includes feeding animals and cleaning. Assist with emergency situations when they arise. PREREQUISITES To be a BLA, you must shadow 2-3 shifts, where you’ll learn proper handling of animals, the best cleaning practices, and more. To apply for this position, we require that you’ve worked 12 full shifts as a Little Barn volunteer. REQUIREMENTS Assist a minimum of 2 Little Barn shifts per month. Work with dogs of all behavioral levels. Feel comfortable working with cats. Have strong leadership skills. Be able to multitask and overcome obstacles. Work well under pressure and be a team player.
Date Posted: Jan 16, 2019
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
DESCRIPTION The Phone Correspondence Coordinator will manage ALIVE Rescue’s phone line. Their main responsibilities include... Responding to calls from the public regarding basic questions, including adoption policies and processes, donations, events, and more. Checking and responding to voicemails on a daily basis. Forwarding messages to the appropriate person within ALIVE Rescue as needed. PREREQUISITES Since the The Phone Correspondence Coordinator will serve as an ALIVE Rescue representative to the public, we’re looking for someone who... Has excellent communication and organizational skills. Is people-person that is excited about the rescue mission. Has access to a phone and email account. Attended or will attend a Volunteer Session at the Little Barn if they haven’t already REQUIREMENTS The Coordinator will report to ALIVE Rescue’s Founder. This position will require... Approximately 20-30 minutes per day. A strong understanding of ALIVE Rescue’s adoption process and policies. Regular communication with ALIVE staff and volunteers.
Date Posted: Jan 16, 2019
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60639
We are looking for team members to contribute to our ALIVE Rescue social media presence. This important role helps us share a wide range of ALIVE Rescue activities and of course all of our amazing animals! Social Media Coordinator responsibilities include: Co-ownership (with team) of all social platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (TikTok up and coming) Creating and posting content to the above-mentioned channels Responding to audience inquiries on all channels Developing ways to increase followers on all channels Developing engaging, informative and FUN content to promote ALIVE Rescue and the animals we care for (Including special programs including: seniors, long termers and introverts) Cross team collaboration Work with the foster team and volunteers to gather information and photos/video for current animals to prepare content for posts Work with fundraising, sponsorship and adoption teams for various cross team content posts Onsite Activities **Please note the below items are not required and if agreed upon will follow social distancing and healthcare guidelines Visiting Paradise 4 Paws - Midway to capture photos/videos of animals Visiting fosters homes or agreed upon location to capture photos/videos of animals Attend ALIVE Rescue scheduled events to get photos/content for posts Additional Skills (not required) Graphic design (photoshop, etc.)
Date Posted: Apr 12, 2016
