Employment Opportunities

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Cassidy at ccook@lchsmontana.org

Brief Job Summary:

The Development Assistant will perform all donor database management, data entry, donor recognition, tax letters, and assist with fundraising efforts, including events. This position reports to the Director of Development & Communications.

Essential Job Functions:

Development/Fundraising/Data Entry

1. Maintains the DonorPerfect database with data accuracy, data entry, reporting, confidentiality and document management in a timely and accurate manner. Serves as the liaison for LCHS with the vendor and participates in educational programs offered by the vendor.
2. Processes gifts and acknowledgment letters/receipts for all gifts to reflect donor intent and to abide by specified legal and IRS requirements within 48 hours from the date gift was received.
3. Works closely with the Development & Relations Manager to ensure information is accurate and all recognition and follow up that is required is assigned to the appropriate party (either Executive Director or Director of Development)
4. Recognizes new donors, donations of interest, etc., and communicates those with the appropriate Development staff.
5. Ensures that all pledge agreements or other gift documents are accurately recorded in the database and tax receipted as required.
6. Produces gift acknowledgement letters for each gift in a timely manner according to departmental guidelines.
7. Ensures that personalized thank-you letters or calls are made to major donors in a timely fashion.
8. Assists the Director of Development in the planning and execution of all organizational events.
9. Communicates effectively and professionally with staff, board, donors, volunteers and friends of LCHS.
10. Assists the Director of Development in cultivating, stewarding and acknowledging donors through mail, email, phone, personal contact, and events.
11. Assists with other fundraising projects as needed.
12. Performs other duties as required.

Qualification Requirements:

Education/Experience

1. Must be a high school graduate (or GED equivalent) and able to comprehend standard workplace instructions.
2. 1–2 years of college preferred.
3. At least one year of fundraising/event planning experience required.
4. Excellent customer service, communication, and time management skills are essential.
5. Attention to detail is critical.
6. Computer skills using multiple forms of social media and the Microsoft programs including: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
7. Experience in a development management databases DonorPro, Donor Perfect or Raiser’s Edge preferred.
8. Must be highly organized, energetic, and highly detail-oriented.
9. Excellent communication, computer, and writing skills required.
10. Willing to learn, ask questions, be a team player and meet deadlines.
11. Proficiency in organizing and managing projects.
12. Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Hours of Work

1. Must be able to work in a busy, sometimes loud atmosphere.
2. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
3. Some weekend and evening work required specifically related to events.

ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST

Lewis & Clark Humane Society

Job Title: Animal Care Specialist
Classification: Part-time hourly
Reporting Relationship: Supervised by Animal Care Manager, Director of Operations

Apply Here: Employment Application If you are having trouble with the form please reach out to cmcalpin@lchsmontana.org

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in assuring all animals in the shelter’s guardianship are comfortable and treated with care and compassion. Above all else, practicing the humane treatment of animals.

• Clean and sanitize kennels, indoors and out, cat cages and other animal cages as assigned.
• Provide adequate food, water and care to the animals in the assigned areas.
• Assist with the daily washing of dog and cat bedding.
• Assist with the sweeping and mopping in the Main Building or Stray Pet Center
• Observe and report any illnesses, or potential behavioral problems to the Animal Welfare Assistant or Director of Operations.
• Assist with medication of animals as supervised by the Animal Welfare Assistant, Animal Care Manager, or Director of Operations.
• Animal handling and maneuvering in accordance with Lewis & Clark Humane Society guidelines
• Notify supervisor of any feeding or supply needs.
• Restock food, cat litterbins, paper towels, and cleaning solution after cleaning each day.
• Use equipment properly, reporting any malfunctions to the Animal Care Manager or Director of Operations.
• Provide guidance to volunteers and community service volunteers while in the shelter.
• Provide a friendly helpful atmosphere for those visiting the shelter.
• Assist with general maintenance around the shelter as needed.
• Comply with all policies and procedures as outlined in the most current Procedures/Employee Manual.
• Work in harmony with other employees, and assist in keeping all areas of the shelter neat and clean.
• Assist with the Cremation and Ash Recovery process. Paw prints, ash processing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Accrued vacation at part-time equivalent
• Paid Holidays
• Room for growth
• Knowing you are making a difference in the lives of homeless animals everyday!

Education/Experience Required: Minimum education high school or student. Animal experience especially dogs and cats required.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs., bending, stooping, squatting, and occasionally hands and knees for cleaning, ability to work under extreme noise levels and patient with difficult or aggressive animals.

Hours of Work: 20 hours part time. Mornings and weekends required.

Compensation: $10.30 per hour with increase to $10.80 per hour with good performance within 3 months.

Continuing Education Requirements: In-house staff training as needed.