Marketing Coordinator - Adoption Container (HYBRID)

Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality.

With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive! visit

Dallas Pets Alive is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented volunteer to join our Marketing Team as a Marketing Coordinator - Adoption Container. In this role, you’ll play a key part in promoting DPA’s signature Adoption Container events, helping us tell the stories of adoptable pets and engage the community both online and in person.

Team: Marketing

Location : Hybrid - Virtual with occasional in person responsibilities at the Adoption Container in Dallas, TX.

Time Commitment: Flexible hours, with 3 - 5 hours per week. Requires at least 6 months of dedicated volunteer service.

Compensation: This is a Volunteer Position with no monetary compensation.

Reports to: Director of Marketing

Works with: Will have regular contact via email, phone, or virtually with the Marketing Director, Foster Director and Adoption Container Manager.

Position Responsibilities:

• Social Media & Content Creation: Develop engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other social platforms that highlight Adoption Container events and adoptable pets.
• Graphic Design: Create promotional graphics in Canva to support events and storytelling campaigns.
• On-Site Coverage: Visit the Adoption Container 2–3 times per month to capture photos, videos, and stories for social media and marketing.
• Event Support: Attend Adoption Container events to help with live storytelling, content gathering, and real-time promotion.
• Collaboration: Work directly with the Marketing Director, Foster Director, and Adoption Container Manager to ensure consistent branding, messaging, and timely content delivery.

Skills and Qualifications best suited for this position:

• Strong familiarity with TikTok and Instagram Reels (required).
• Experience with Canva or other graphic design tools.
• Comfortable capturing and editing photo/video content.
• Excellent written communication and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to attend in-person events in Dallas, TX.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive, professional, and proactive attitude.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Related animal welfare or nonprofit experience preferred, but not required.

What we look for in our Volunteers:

• Commitment to DPA!’s mission and values.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional-level correspondence at all times.
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public.
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner.
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare.
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.

Our Commitment to You:

Dallas Pets Alive! champions a world where:

1. Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding.
2. We treat all living beings as they wish to be treated.

DPA is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We will lead with positive intent and foster inclusivity and belonging in all that we do.

DPA! has a zero-tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at

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