Graphic Design Coordinator

Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California (BHRSC)

The mission of Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California (BHRSC) is to offer sanctuary, healing and Forever Families to distressed, abandoned, injured or homeless hounds.

We are looking for volunteers to help at the 29th Annual Spring Games at Mason Regional Park in Irvine. Please fill out the volunteer form on our website and note SPRING GAMES.

• Event Time – 1 pm to 4 pm (various shifts available 9 am to approx 5 pm).
• Position Requirements – Animal enthusiasts who want to make a difference.

Location:

18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Hours – 4 to 8 hours a week.

Position Requirements – Must be very detail oriented, accurate, and become proficient with the donor management software – Donor Snap (DS). Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, professionalism, strict confidentiality, and attention to donor preferences are required.

• Responsible for day‑to‑day donation operations in conjunction with the Treasurer.
• Completes donation tasks including:
• Reviewing all incoming donations (cash, check, Pay Pal, credit card, in‑kind).
• Monitoring donation activity, researching anomalies, and ensuring accurate recording in DS.
• Entering all donations into DS timely.
• Creating new contacts, notes, affiliations, etc. in DS.
• Arranging donor thank‑you calls/cards for larger donations and noting interactions in DS.
• Responding to donor inquiries and requests.
• Coordinating in‑kind donation pick‑ups and logistics.
• Monitoring the “Pawtomatic” Donor Program and maintaining a tracking spreadsheet.
• Researching, streamlining, problem‑solving, and implementing changes to donor activities with the Treasurer.
• Checking and responding to emails at least once per day.
• Other miscellaneous duties as needed.

Hours – 2 to 4 hours a week.

Position Requirements – Assist the Grant Coordinator with proposal preparation, research, and management of grants from foundation and corporate sources.

• Help prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals.
• Research prospective foundations and corporations.
• Understand BHRSC’s history and programs.
• Comply with grant reporting requirements.
• Strong written communication skills and persuasive proposal writing.
• Meet deadlines and work autonomously.
• Motivation to meet income goals and passion for basset hound welfare.

Hours – 5 to 7 hours a week.

Position Requirements – As part of a team, help create and schedule posts for Facebook and Instagram, manage comments and messages, and support the Social Media Coordinator.

• Create graphics, maintain branding, and schedule posts via Google Calendar.
• Engage with comments, tags, and messages; block inappropriate content.
• Monitor platform analytics and adapt strategy.
• Upload and organize photos/videos on Google Drive, Photos, and You Tube.
• Assist with photography coverage of events as needed.
• Apply basic video editing and photo retouching.

Hours – About 5 hours a week.

Position Requirements – Evaluate behavior issues in new hounds using the SAFER assessment tool, communicate with volunteers, and manage records.

• Schedule and conduct SAFER assessments.
• Travel to vet locations to assess hounds.
• Maintain a spreadsheet of behavior evaluations.
• Share videos, treatment plans, and updates on Google Drive.
• Support adopters and foster families with behavior guidance.
• Update owners on behavior holds and progress.

Hours – 5 hours a week.

Position Requirements – Design original artwork for postcards, flyers, e‑newsletters, social media, website, and merchandise.

• Create designs for resale merchandise and BHRSC materials.
• Work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Volunteers needed for setup, booth work, and breakdown at the Spring Games. Roles include food service, merchandise, raffle, vendor village, hound crafts, and center ring competitions.

Location:

18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612

Hours – 10 hours as needed during hauls.

Position Requirements – Detail…