Director of Operations and Development

Part-Time Independent Contractor (1099) | Approximately 8–10 hours/week
Hybrid: Approximately 80% remote/20% in-person in Charlotte, NC                               $25–$30/hour, depending on experience 

Invisible Paw Prints (IPP) is an AKC-recognized nonprofit therapy dog organization serving Charlotte and the surrounding areas. We connect therapy dog teams with organizations and businesses in our community that benefit from the comfort, connection, and joy that dogs can provide through volunteer visits. 

As IPP continues to grow, we are looking for a Director of Operations and Development to manage day-to-day operations and help us continue to grow in a thoughtful and sustainable way.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, proactive, people-oriented individual who enjoys working independently, is comfortable managing multiple priorities, and—most importantly – loves dogs and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a growing nonprofit.

Responsibilities

The Director of Operations and Development will work closely with IPP's volunteer Board of Directors and serve as an important day-to-day connection between IPP, our members, and community partners.

Responsibilities include:

• Communicating with current and prospective members and organizations/businesses seeking therapy dog teams.
• Logging and tracking therapy dog team requests from organizations and businesses. 
• Managing the IPP member portal and maintaining accurate member records.
• Processing therapy dog team applications and membership renewals.
• Coordinating therapy dog evaluation schedules, logistics, and communications.
• Coordinating member orientations and assisting with member events and activities.
• Researching grant opportunities and writing grant applications.
• Organizing grant documentation and preparing materials needed for grant reporting.
• Maintaining program documentation, procedures, and processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, communication, and the member experience.
• Representing IPP professionally with members, community organizations, donors, and other partners.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience working in a nonprofit or other mission-driven organization.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take initiative.
• Comfort using online databases, member portals, and other software systems.

Preferred:

• Nonprofit grant-writing and grant-reporting experience.
• Experience with membership databases, CRM systems, or online portals.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, volunteers, or community partnerships.
• Experience developing or improving organizational processes.
• Familiarity with therapy dogs or animal-assisted programs.

Schedule 

This is a part-time independent contractor (1099) position, anticipated to require approximately 8–10 hours per week.

This is a flexible hybrid position, with approximately 80% of the work performed remotely and 20% involving in-person activities in the Charlotte area. 

Most administrative work can be completed remotely.  Some evening and weekend work will be required periodically, primarily for therapy dog evaluations and new member orientations (approximately every other month), occasional Board meetings, and other activities as needed.

The contractor will provide their own workspace, computer, internet access, and other equipment necessary to perform the work.