Employment Opportunities

Gift Records Manager

Position Summary
The Gift Records Manager takes a leadership role in utilizing the Raiser’s Edge database to its fullest capacity. The Gift Records Manager is responsible for maintaining an accurate database. S/he is responsible for managing all staff recording, batching, tracking, and acknowledging of all gifts

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain the Raiser’s Edge constituent database
  • Work with the VP of Development to develop, implement and track an annual giving program
  • Recommend and oversee all new Raiser’s Edge software and programs implementation Gift entry and batching, deposits, and acknowledgements of large gifts ($500+) and all online gifts
  • Run various queries and generate reports, such as weekly reports of large gifts, direct mail, capital campaign, etc.
  • Work with IT staff to develop custom reports Maintain accurate Campaign records, including gifts, pledges and donors lists
  • Assist in preparing Annual Report Honor Roll of Donor materials
  • Update prospect data as requested
  • Ensure that PAWS Chicago staff members are trained in the database
  • Generate pledge reminder letters
  • Maintain accurate records and work with the finance department on annual audits
  • Assist with prospect research as requested
Please send your resume and cover letter lnowak@pawschicago.org. No phone calls please.
Must have experience and be knowledgeable on entering data, pulling queries and running reports in Raiser's Edge software


Lurie Spay / Neuter Clinic & Admissions Center Director

PAWS Chicago is looking for a dynamic, motivated, professional who is passionate about animal welfare and the "No Kill" movement. This individual will be responsible for the management of the PAWS Chicago Lurie Spay / Neuter Clinic and the Intake & Admissions Center. The Clinic performs over 16,000 spay / neuter surgeries and is one of the largest clinics in the county. The Admissions Center will intake over 3,000 animals through Animal Care & Control and our Owner Relinquishment Partnering Program. To be successful in this position, you must be able to lead, motivate and manage team members and volunteers, manage relationships with strategic partners, manage successfully in a fluid environment that is dependant on the logistics of the organization, while adhering to the mission of the organization. Extensive Operations, Management, and Business experience a must. A background in science is preferred. MBA or Masters Degree required. Please forward resumes to rmichalek@pawschicago.org



Shelter Medicine Vet Assistant
Part time, approx 20-30 hrs/week

The PAWS Shelter Medicine Vet Assistant will be responsible for the performance of exams along with Shelter Medicine Vet and the documentation of medical and daily care of PAWS adoption cats and dogs. They will be able to vaccinate and medicate adoption animals. They will be responsible for generating initial paperwork for Shelter Medicine Vet to work from and for processing the resulting information back into formats needed to move animal along in quarantine process to ultimately release for adoption. Prior vet assistant or vet tech experience required. Reports to Shelter Medicine Manager. Location: 3516 W. 26th St., Chicago, IL. Please email your resume to KJahnke@pawschicago.org or fax to 773 521-1142.



Part-time/Fill-in Animal Care Giver

Caring for our adoptable animals is one of the most important roles at PAWS Chicago. Animal Care Givers play a crucial role in the physical, emotional and medical needs of PAWS Chicago animals. We are looking for hard-working, reliable and animal-loving individuals to serve in a part time/fill-in role caring for the adoptable animals at our 3516 West 26th Street location. This position is on an as-needed basis and will likely include weekends and/or holidays. Any candidate must be willing to clean all animal rooms/common areas, walk and socialize animals, dispense medication as needed and other tasks as assigned. This is a rewarding experience for any energetic animal lover who wants to be a part of Chicago's most progressive no-kill organization. Please forward resume/qualifications for 26th St. facility to cscholten@pawschicago.org.


Shelter Medicine Veterinarian

This part time position (20 hours per week) entails working with PAWS Chicago support staff to ensure that all of the pre-adoption medical needs of our rescue animals are met. It is a fast paced environment working with dedicated team members to improve the lives of Chicago's homeless pets. For more information contact LHinze@pawschicago.org.

Experienced Relief SX Veterinarian

Flexible schedule, usually 7 hr day on Tues, Wed, Thur, Sat or Sun. Spay and neuter cats and dogs, all sizes. Will need to perform 35 sx/day. Please fax or email resume to (PCobb@pawschicago.org or 773 521-1082). Help us grow! 76,000 sx and counting! Call Clinic Manager, Paul Cobb for details at 773 475-9431. Location: 3516 W. 26th St. Chicago, IL, Lurie Family Spay Neuter Clinic

Relief Vet Tech
Part-time and as-needed basis Vet tech for high volume Spay Neuter Clinic. Experience with preparing animals for surgical suite - Monitor animal, draw meds, administer meds/vax/chip, shave, and generally prepare animal for surgery. Intubation experience required. Opportunity for flex hours and making a contribution that makes a difference in animal’s lives. Send resume to pcobb@pawschicago.org or fax 773 521-1082. Competitive pay, weekday and weekend hours available. Location: 3516 W. 26th St., Lurie Family Spay Neuter Clinic