Rescue Assistant Director - Canine

Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality.

With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive! visit https://dallaspetsalive.org

In our rescue program, we focus on:

• Rescuing healthy and treatable pets at North Texas shelters at the greatest risk of being euthanized
• Reducing owner surrender through our Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program
• Opening kennel space by transporting pets to partners in the U.S. and Canada in need of adoptable animals
• Challenging the way our community views rescue animals. We believe that adoption is not only the right thing to do but THE thing to do!

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Assistant Rescue Director- Canine will focus on the canine needs of our North Texas Shelter partners.

SUMMARY: Our organization is run mostly by volunteers and all of our pets are housed by dedicated foster families throughout North Texas. The Assistant Rescue Director- Canine will work closely with our rescue partners with their canine needs. They will coordinate with the Rescue Admin’s and Evaluators on what dogs or puppies need to be networked for fosters. This individual will keep the rescue team, and Animal Operations team informed of canine needs and areas of focus for our shelter partners. This role is both a remote and in person volunteer role.

Team: Rescue Team

Reports To: Rescue Director

Time Commitment: Approximately 7-10 hours per week. Must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 months of volunteer service.

Works with: DPA! Leadership, Rescue team, Shelter partners

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing leadership and guidance to Rescue team members
• In person evaluations of dogs at one of DPA’s shelter partners twice a month
• Helping to maintain a positive relationship with DPA partner shelters
• Attend shelter partner meetings, if availability allows
• Correspond with shelters about non-tag related questions including medical inquiries and paperwork requests
• Networking urgent dogs to Trello and FB page as needed
• Attending DPA leadership meetings (virtual), if availability allows

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS: Correspondence with rescue team, DPA shelter partners, DPA Leadership, and DPA volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred:
  • Knowledge of canine behavior
• Required:
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree at an accredited college or university
  • Google Drive, Excel, Word and PowerPoint experience
  • Ability to assess data and report on findings
  • Must embrace the mission of Dallas Pets Alive and be able to passionately motivate dono
  • rs to invest in our life saving mission
  • Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and maintain professional level correspondence at all times
  • Display a fun, energetic and positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability
  • Maintain emotional control under stress and conduct oneself at a high level of professionalism when working with others
  • Must exhibit strong communication skills and compassion for individuals considering surrender of their pet(s)
  • Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare

What we look for in our Volunteers:

• Commitment to DPA!’s mission and values.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional-level correspondence at all times.
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public.
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner.
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare.
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.

Our Commitment to You:

Dallas Pets Alive! champions a world where:

1. Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding.
2. We treat all living beings as they wish to be treated.

DPA is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We will lead with positive intent and foster inclusivity and belonging in all that we do.

DPA! has a zero-tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

For general information about volunteering, visit https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/

Dallas Pets Alive! is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact volunteer@dallaspetsalive.org.