The Board of Directors at The Cat Connection is excited about the future in front of us. We plan to continue to care for homeless cats for many years to come.
We have recently added 2 board positions and are working to fill them. If you might be interested or know someone who you think might be a good fit, please let us know.
Volunteer Liaison
Job Description
- Act as a liaison between the TCC volunteer community and the Board of Directors
- Spearhead volunteer programs as needed and recruit key volunteers to help with projects including, but not limited to, fundraising, events, and administration.
- Ensure that volunteers receive up-to-date information on TCC activities and public board decisions
- Listen to and address any concerns coming from the volunteer community. Bring concerns to the Board as needed.
- Ensure our volunteers feel appreciated and supported.
- Participate in monthly board meetings as a proactive member.
- Keep an open mind and evaluate ideas objectively and with the best interest of TCC and the cats in mind.
- Speak out with ideas and concerns if there is any activity that does not have TCC’s best interest in mind.
Requirements
- Outgoing personality with an ability to connect well with others
- Commitment to world-class customer service
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Even tempered personality
- Ability to work under pressure in order to meet TCC goals and stand up for the welfare of our cats
- Communicate effectively and professionally in person as well as via telephone, email, and text
- Ability to use a computer effectively
Operations Specialist
Job Description
- Inform organization about best practices for animal sheltering
- Research and present solutions for animal sheltering and identify areas for improvement
- Interface with volunteers to help implement change and improvements
- Continuously learn about and report to TCC cutting edge developments in animal sheltering and help shape the future of TCC
- Participate in monthly board meetings as a proactive member
- Objectively evaluate ideas with an open mind and with the best interest of TCC and the cats in mind
- Speak out with ideas and concerns if there is any activity that does not have TCC’s best interest in mind
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in an animal shelter setting either as a staff or board member
- Knowledge of sheltering guidelines, laws, and best practices
- Knowledge of issues related to cat rescue
- Ability to research, learn, and articulate issues that arise
- Basic experience with feline medical issues/needs
- Ability to use a computer and a database
- Even tempered personality with an ability to act in the best interest of TCC and the cats
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in order to meet TCC goals
- Communicate effectively and professionally in person as well as via telephone, email, and text
To apply for these positions on the TCC Board of Directors, please send a resume and cover letter to board@thecatconnection.org with the subject line “board of directors positions”. These are volunteer postions that do not include salary. Evaluation criteria and the selection process will be based on current TCC policy.
