Available Positions - Pembina Valley Humane Society

Public Relations Technician

Summer Student

Dates: July – August 2018 (9 weeks)

30 hrs/week, including some evenings and weekends

Must hold a valid Manitoba Driver’s License

The Pembina Valley Humane Society is looking for an outgoing and motivated student to help coordinate and represent the shelter throughout July and August at various events. The successful candidate will work closely with the Public Relations Chair, Shelter Manager and Fundraising Chairs to promote our adoptable animals and help raise funds.

Duties:

Represent PVHS at various fairs/festivals & Morden Farmers Market (this includes bringing adoptable animals to event, selling merchandise and raffle tickets)
Co-manage Corn & Apple booth with Public Relations Chair August 24 – 26
Use social media platforms to advertise adoptable animals & events
Develop and implement marketing campaigns
Administer website updates
Obtain sponsorship for fundraising events
Secure venues for and oversee supply drives
Volunteer coordination for various events
Answer phones & greet customers

Qualifications:

Comfortable handling dogs & cats
Above average written & oral communication skills
Confident and outgoing personality
Strong organizational skills
Accurate with math and currency
Detail oriented and creative
Polite and professional manner
Experience with social media
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Physically able to lift 30lbs and handle dogs
Graphic design experience an asset

This position is partially funded through the Federal Canada Summer Jobs Program and students must meet the following criteria:

To be eligible, students must:

be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Footnote 2 for the duration of the employment
have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Please forward resumes to publicrelations@pvhsociety.ca. Closing deadline is June 1.

PR Co-Chair - Board of Directors (Volunteer)

Term: 2 Years

Authority/Responsibility

Reviews the mandate of the committee as outlined by the board
Become familiar with and adhere to board policy
Recruits an appropriate number of committee members to carry out the mandate
Arrange educational events and supply drives with schools. Daycares, youth groups, etc.
Help organize and promote supply drives/open houses at the shelter
Help organize adoption fairs and supply drives at external venues
Arrange monthly PR visits to Pet Valu
Orients committee members to their mandate and guides committee work
Reports committee progress to the board in absence of Chair
Encourage member participation
Recognize member contributions
Orients the new Public Relations Chair/Co-Chair
Assist Chair with summer fairs and festivals
Assist Member at Large with Farmers Markets
Acts as a contact person & co-ordinates public relations events
Delegates appropriate tasks volunteers
Makes sure PVHS participates in various community events
Represents PVHS in media interviews
Works with media to promote PVHS events (interviews, VIP tickets, etc.)
Responds to media inquiries

Requirements/Skills:

Ability to organize events
Ability to delegate tasks
Ability to communicate clearly
Well-spoken and articulate
Strong organizational skills
Ability to lead meetings and summarize discussions
Detail oriented
Ability to use technology (create presentations and track data)
Ability to handle difficult situations diplomatically
Ability to build relationships and connections with local print and radio media
Ability to effectively coordinate volunteers/committee members
Familiarity with print and web design

The Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of each month.

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Public Shift (Volunteer)

This position requires confidentiality at all times. As you will be working with the general public handling inquiries about our animals, but also potentially their pets to be surrendered and personal information on forms, it is very important to be professional, courteous and confidential at all times.

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Some of the basic tasks to be completed by the Public Shift Volunteer:

Answering the telephone during public hours and taking messages or assisting the public
Tracking attendance of the visitors
Greeting visitors and inquiring as to what services they require
Providing forms for visitors in regards to volunteering, adoption applications etc.
Conduct reference checks when needed
Conduct adoption follow ups when needed
Dust and tidy the main lobby area so it is presentable to the general public
Assisting in adoption pick-ups (fill in paper work as required)
Assisting in surrenders (fill in paper work as required)
Assist with payments for services PVHS offers, including gift shop items
Assisting with viewing animals for adoptions (showing visitors around the shelter)
Odd jobs as required

Skills Required

Very polite when dealing with the public
Excellent communication skills primarily verbally
Patient and understanding
Comprehension of confidentiality
Excellent “Public Relation” skills
Attention to detail
Punctual
Experience dealing with the public and answering the telephone

Building Maintenance/Supervisor - Board of Directors (Volunteer)

Term: 2 years

Authority/Responsibility

Stay current with building issues and concerns
Ability to address minor building and repair issues
Generate contacts within the community relevant to long term and short term building projects
Make suggestions to board regarding solutions to building maintenance issues
Maintain Shelter Van – bring for service appointments, be alert for repair issues with van
Attend Monthly board meetings
Attend annual AGM
prepare and present report at monthly board meetings and AGM
Understands and adheres to Board policy
Coordinate building projects and repairs in conjunction with the Shelter Manager
Make sure that regular building maintenance in performed (ie: Furnace, HVAC, appliances, etc)

Requirements/Skills:

Skills and understanding in the areas of general repair and building maintenance
Ability to assist in preparing for capital projects:
Preparing estimates, working with contractors on estimates when necessary
Preparing PVHS site for capital projects
Ability to work together with Shelter Manager and Board to trouble shoot solutions to Maintenance issues
Willingness to seek out and meet with outside contractors/experts to explore solutions to PVHS building capital issues
Ability to clearly communicate building problems to contractors

The Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of each month.

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Member at Large - Board of Directors (Volunteer)

Term - 2 Years

Authority/Responsibility

Commit to the work of the organization
Have/gain knowledge of Board policy
Be willing to serve on a committee(s)
Attend monthly board meetings
Attend meetings of specified committees
Attend Annual General Meeting
Support special events
Support and participate in Fundraising events
Review policy presented to/recommended by the board
Work with the board to review and set budget
Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the board, committees, staff and community

Requirements/Skills:

Have/gain knowledge and skills in one or more area of Board governance
Be able to work with fellow board members, staff and volunteers in a positive and respectful manner
Promote PVHS and its mission within the community
Willingness to take on/tackle specific roles or projects within PVHS
Strong organizational skills
Participate in board meetings, contributing to discussions in a constructive manner

The Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of each month.

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