Nonprofit
Published 2/26/26 3:51PM

Dog Adoption Events Manager - San Francisco (Mission District)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Daly City, CA
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    35+

    Description

    Dog Adoption Events Manager - San Francisco (Mission District)

    Make Money by Doing Good!

    Amazing Dogs Rescue has partnered with Petco to hold biweekly adoption events at various locations to find our rescue dogs a home. For our new event location in San Francisco (Mission District) we are recruiting an Event Manager.

    Make Money by Doing Good!

    Amazing Dogs Rescue has partnered with Petco to hold biweekly adoption events at various locations to find our rescue dogs a home. For our new event location in San Francisco (Mission District) we are recruiting an Event Manager.

    The primary responsibility of this role is to organize these adoption events and ensure that as many rescue dogs as possible find loving homes. The entire process, including set-up and breakdown, typically takes around 5 hours, with preparations starting at 9 am. The selected candidate will receive on-the-job training during 3-4 events before assuming full responsibility for managing these events.

    Besides organizing the event, we expect the Event Manager to help us spread the word, by implementing local marketing strategies (posting in social media, flyers at dog parks, contact with local TV station etc). We expect this to require 2-3 hours per event.

    Main responsibilities:

    • Organize events in professional way
    • Meet adoption targets

    Tasks:

    • Recruit and train (un)paid volunteers (6-10 per event, each 2 1/2 to 5 hrs)
    • Organize event (set up, breakdown, managing volunteers; once every 2 weeks)
    • Promote event by posting in 'local' social media (Nextdoor, FB groups) and offline (flyers) communication
    • Build relation with with Petco store manager and other Petco staff
    • Recruitment fosters

    Requirements:

    • Must LOVE dogs
    • Leadership skills
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Familiar with social media
    • Good physical shape
    • Living in area

    Required time:

    • Event 5 hrs
    • Preparation 2-3 hr

    Compensation:

    • Payment as events manager is from $200 (min guaranteed) up to $500 if targets are met. Applications by couples are welcomed. This offer is contract based (1099).

    Interested?

    • Respond to this add with your resume and motivation. Indicate which location you apply for. Questions: text or call 888.508.8943 (option 5).

    Location

    On-site
    Daly City, California, US

    Please fill out this form

    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.
    Already a user? Log in