Volunteer | Director of Adoption Events and Dog Promotion | Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control

FoDACC Board Roles

Job Descriptions for 2025 Open Board Positions

Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control (FoDACC) is seeking compassionate, committed individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors. The following roles are currently open. All board members work collaboratively to support our mission of helping Detroit's animals and community, and most roles do not necessarily require a background in animal welfare. However, the final two roles listed would particularly benefit from animal rescue experience and familiarity with FoDACC.

We recognize that not every candidate will meet every qualification listed in the job description. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you have relevant skills or experience to contribute, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this role—or for another opportunity within our organization.

Director of Adoption Events and Dog Promotion

The Director of Adoption Events and Dog Promotion is responsible for increasing adoptions of DACC dogs by organizing offsite adoption events in the Detroit area and coordinating other exposure opportunities, including scheduled Dogventures and community engagement and partnership events. This director will be responsible for creating as well as maintaining partnerships with stores and brands around the Metro Detroit area including but not limited to PetSmart/PetSmart Charities/Adoptions Made Easy system, Petco/Petco Love, and Pet Supplies Plus. This director will ensure our compliance with any and all adoption reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate adoption events in the Detroit area
• Organize and maintain relationships with retail and brand partners
• Ensure compliance with adoption reporting systems (e.g., Adoptions Made Easy)
• Arrange community engagement activities and outings for shelter dogs
• Promote adoptable dogs through creative marketing efforts
• Collaborate with Communications to publicize events and available dogs

Ideal Skills:

• Event planning and coordination
• Comfort working with shelter dogs and adopters
• Experience promoting adoptable animals (bios, photos, videos)

More info here: https://www.friendsofdacc.org/board-bylaws

Apply here: bit.ly/fodaccboard