Job Description

Project Canis is a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization started by students at the University of Florida to ensure that every shelter animal has a toy. Project Canis helps cats and dogs in Florida shelters by making and donating pet toys made from recycled materials. We are looking for a passionate animal-lover to volunteer a few hours a week to help lead our team of volunteer staff as our Associate Director. We expect this role to take 3-4 hours a week.

Working closely with our Founder/Executive Director, the Associate Director will:

- Manage corporate sponsorships and volunteer perks programs

- Help oversee volunteer staff responsibilities and appreciation

- Host occasional virtual toy-making events

- Fill in for Executive Director responsibilities when needed

Qualifications:

- Completed or currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field

- Can commitment to up to 4 hours a week of responsibility

- Passion for animals and sustainability

- Hardworking, self-disciplined, and entrepreneurial

- Excellent communication skills and positive attitude

- Able to work well on a team and learn quickly

- 2+ years of animal welfare experience

- 2+ years of leadership experience

- Preferably experience with nonprofit leadership

- Preferably located in Gainesville or Florida

Location: This role is meant to be 100% remote, but assistance may be needed for checking the local PO box

Position Type: Unpaid (Volunteer) with small incentive-based stipend

Check out our website at www.projectcanis.org for more info!

Job Type: Part-time

Application Question(s):

Do you have any experience helping animals you'd like to share? Please confirm you understand this is a volunteer position.
Experience:

Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gainesville, FL 32614