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Current Job Openings
If you're looking for a position in general animal care at the sanctuary, please be aware that we receive many applications from people all over the country who would like to work at Best Friends. We welcome all applications, but we cannot be certain that there is a position available.
Before filling out the application form, please read the general information about employment at the sanctuary.
To apply, please complete the online application.
Best Friends has recently implemented a strategic planning process to expand our ability to reach people everywhere with the Best Friends message. We strive to create a positive, inclusive working environment. Current professional opportunities in beautiful southern Utah include:
LOS ANGELES PROGRAMS EVENTS SPECIALIST
Reports to: Los Angeles Programs Manager Location: Los Angeles, CA FLSA status: Exempt Position Summary: Produces, orchestrates and coordinates events and promotions associated with Los Angeles Programs of Best Friends Animal Society.
Essential Duties:
- Organize logistical details for all L.A. Programs events and Best Friends events that take place in Los Angeles to include, but not limited to: arranging venues, site equipment, entertainment, vendors, celebrity involvement, food and drink, signage, permits, insurance, security, EMTs, decorations, working with PR staff re: press releases and media inquiries, and any other tailored logistical needs each specific event may require
- Organize and communicate with staff that act as the main point of contact for all animal rescue groups and animal control agencies as they may relate to specific events, to include, but not limited to: following up with staff on all correspondence, communication, and any turn-key activity in which Best Friends participates
- Create, stay within, and monitor budgets for all events
- Coordinate with LA Marketing and PR staff on all advertising, marketing and public relations needs for special events to include, but not limited to: TV, print, outdoor, posters, flyers, PSAs and press releases. Instigate timeline for all production and produced materials
- Consistently and creatively find ways to increase revenue associated with fundraising events
- Supervise arrangements for handling of all cash and individual donations prior to, at event and afterward to include, but not limited to: producing a follow-up donation report to be given to the Los Angeles Program Manager
- Achieve fundraising goals, create awareness of Best Friends Los Angeles Programs and engage community support while ensuring that all messages tie into the key messages of Best Friends Animal Society
- Follow-up after each event and promotion to include, but not limited to: ensuring sponsor reports with demographics and accountability are complete. Finalize budgets, thank and provide a report to all participating humane groups, include survey information from all participants in follow-up information, thanking committee and major celebrity participants, maintain careful documentation and management of participant lists, site layout, and specific activities that need improvement for the following year
- Create a yearly Best Friends Los Angeles timeline and calendar for Best Friends staff, certain community calendars and all participating humane groups and all animal control shelters to alert them to events months in advance
- Communicate and coordinate all aspects of event and promotions as they may intersect with other Best Friends Animal Society events and staff
- Recruit (with the help of the volunteer coordinator) all aspects of events and promotions as they may intersect with other Best Friends Animal Society events
- Follow-up with and acknowledge volunteers for their participation
Experience/Requirements:
- At least two years experience in an event planning and execution role. Degree in related field a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills. The ideal person for this job would be a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along well with a variety of people
- Professionally advocate Best Friends' positions on issues
- Willing and able to represent Best Friends position via all forms of public media as required
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Proven project management, financial planning and forecasting experience with track record in attaining stated goals
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills. Attention to detail
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Comfortable learning and using online information systems.
- Flexible and enjoys handling a variety of tasks.
- Valid Driver's License with access to transportation to travel on organization business
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to participate in events including nights and weekends and assist in the set-up and breakdown of events
- Extended work at a computer with repetitive typing, arm and hand motion
- Periodic trips to various out-of-state locations such as Kanab, Utah which may require use of public transportation
Along with your application please include your resume and three professional references. Click here to fill out an application. IN HOUSE ATTORNEY
Reports to: CEO; dotted line to Board of Directors Location: Kanab, Utah FLSA status: Exempt Position Summary: Performs administrative legal work related to labor and employment matters, prepares and reviews contracts, as well as provides general guidance on trademark and other legal issues.
Essential Duties:
- Researches, evaluates and mediates various labor and employment issues that may result or do result in employment litigation. Prepare pre-trial documents, witness depositions, and other related activities as necessary.
- Represents the organization's interests in claims and proceedings involving unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, wage and hour, and discrimination issues.
- Advises organization concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges. Examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
- Advises HR and management on handling litigious employee relations matters. Recommends and helps implement appropriate actions.
- Advises organization on liability issues related to risk management.
- Monitors employee relations trends, developments and cases.
- Prepares or reviews contracts and provides representation of organization interests.
- Manages trademark deadlines and coordinates with trademark attorney as needed to initiate or renew trademark.
- Participates in employee relations training.
- Provides other legal guidance as needed.
Experience/Requirements:
- JD degree required.
- Licensed to practice law in the state of Utah.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as practicing attorney. Experience in labor relations and employment law essential. Contract experience important. Prefer non-profit experience.
- Exceptional analytical, written and oral communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to professionally advocate Best Friends' positions on issues
Along with your application please include your resume and three professional references. Click here to fill out an application. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Reports to: Lead Graphic Designer Location: Kanab, Utah FLSA status: Non-exempt Position Summary: The Graphic Designer is a key creative team member and responsible for 2 primary duties: 1) Supporting other members of the team in producing inviting and informative e-mails, ads, brochures, web pages and other collateral that effectively communicates the mission of the organization through web and print, and 2) formatting and uploading photography for several web properties on a daily basis.
Essential Duties:
- Create high-quality, eye-catching print and web work that accurately convey the Best Friends image and message.
- Edit and format photographs for multiple web properties under daily deadlines.
- Collaborate with the creative and editorial teams to visualize and execute concepts for stories and promotions.
- Pre-press production work including image editing.
- Create promotional displays including signs and signage systems for public exhibition.
Experience/Requirements:
- Mastery in layout, typography and design with ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Ability to make sound judgments, work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven attention to detail with advanced organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written), listening and customer service skills.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Ability to accept input and creative direction and act on same.
- Ability to initiate projects with other departments and see them through to completion.
- Degree in art, design or relevant field required.
- Two years of experience as a graphic designer.
- Competent in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Mac OSX.
- Flash, PowerPoint, MS Word experience a plus.
- Valid Driver's License with access to transportation to drive on organization business.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use keyboard, mouse and other computer-based tools.
Please attach or include a link to samples of your work. Along with your application please include your resume and three professional references. Click here to fill out an application.
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