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Our team captured this precious elusive girl back on October 15, 2022.  She was in rough shape but we got her all of the veterinary care she needed, helped her gain weight, and now she is healthy, happy, and ready for her forever home or a new foster home.    Read more of her story.  

Thank you for your interest in the Mutts and Mayhem Animal Rescue internship program. As an Intern, you will get real-world experience working within a professional non- profit organization.  You will get to interact with a variety of people and organizations, and you will learn what it takes to keep a nonprofit business running smoothly and successfully.  These are skills you can take with you wherever you end up next! Intern responsibilities will vary depending on your skill set and our current needs at the time of hire.  We are currently looking for the following: • Accounting Intern • Public Relations Intern • Marketing & Event Planning Intern • Executive Assistant Intern • Adoption Facilitator Intern • Foster Program Coordinator Intern • Other Intern positions that will provide:  - Administrative support to the Executive Director and Members of the    Board where needed. - Assistance  by attending adoption events as needed. - Assistance with marketing and promotional efforts, including write-ups,  event planning, bulk mailings, email newsletters, media relations, and  website updates. - Assistance with the animal intake and adoption processes including screening possible dogs and cats for Mutts and Mayhem foster parents and Adoption  Application processing. Abilities and Experience Required: An interest in animal welfare and wellness. • Ability to work effectively and independently without supervision as well as working well with others. • Ability to speak, read, and write the English Language. • Experience dealing with the public and providing customer service in person, over the phone, and through email. • Experience using Microsoft Office programs (preferred but not required). • Flexibility and willingness to learn and try new things. • Ability to be around dogs and cats. • Ability to cope with an emotionally-charged environment. • At least 18 years of age. What’s it Like to Intern at Mutts and Mayhem? Because we must devote all of our funding to the rehabilitation and care of our animals, Mutts and Mayhem internship positions are unpaid.  We will work with you on your schedule and provide as much support as possible for university students interested in advancing their career, regardless of whether you want to go on to start your own non-profit or something completely different.  As an organization, we value hard work and dedication, and we strive to assist Interns in achieving their goals. We can accommodate 10 to 40 hours per week and will work with you to determine a schedule based on your availability. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for any of our Intern positions, please submit the following: • Your resume or curriculum vitae. • A letter of intent explaining why you are interested in the Mutts and Mayhem Internship Program and how this experience will help you meet your goals. • Three references including: names, type of relationship held, and contact information. • Completed background check authorization form. Application materials for the Mutts and Mayhem Internship Program may be submitted via email to admin@muttsandmayhem.org  or mail to: Mutts and Mayhem Animal Rescue P.O. Box 6116 McKinney, TX 75071 Thank you again for your interest in the Mutts and Mayhem Animal Rescue Internship Program.  We look forward to speaking with you further and appreciate your involvement in helping animals in need.