Posting Date

07/09/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$115,000 annually

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Animal Care and Control

About the Position

This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed.

If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755.

As the Friends of ACC Manager (Contract) supporting the creation of the Friends of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) nonprofit, you will play a critical role in establishing the organization’s legal, administrative, and operational foundation. This contracted role is responsible for ensuring that all required processes, documentation, and compliance measures are in place to successfully launch and sustain the nonprofit in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and county policies.

In this role, you will lead and coordinate the administrative steps necessary to formally establish the nonprofit, including entity formation, registration, and the development of governing documents such as bylaws, policies, and procedures. You will work closely with legal counsel, county leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure all federal, state, and local requirements are met, including nonprofit status filings, reporting obligations, and regulatory compliance.

You will develop and implement internal administrative systems to support ongoing operations, including financial tracking processes, recordkeeping, contract coordination, and documentation standards. This position will also support the establishment of governance structures by coordinating board formation, facilitating meetings, and ensuring proper documentation and adherence to governance best practices.

Additionally, you will collaborate with Animal Care & Control leadership and internal partners to align administrative and operational frameworks with programmatic needs. While supporting early-stage fundraising and partnership efforts, your primary focus will be ensuring that the organization is built on a compliant, well-structured, and sustainable foundation.

This position requires strong knowledge of organizational setup, regulatory compliance, and administrative management, along with the ability to navigate complex processes and coordinate across multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in establishing or supporting new programs, nonprofits, or government-related initiatives.

This role requires close collaboration with internal and external partners and a high level of accountability in ensuring that the Friends of MCACC is established in a legally sound, transparent, and operationally effective manner.

About Us

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation’s largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Paid sick time

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

We Require

• Four years of related professional experience in the area of assignment, including managing projects and conducting complex research and analysis.

• One year of animal welfare or nonprofit experience

• At least two years of consistent work experience focused on fund development for the nonprofit sector

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field   

• An equivalent combination of related post-secondary education and/or relevant experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.  

Other Requirements

• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.

• Must be flexible and able to work weekends and holidays

We Also Value

• Experience supporting the formation or startup of a nonprofit organization, including involvement with 501(c)(3) application processes.

• Knowledge of Arizona nonprofit laws and federal IRS regulations governing tax-exempt organizations.

• Familiarity with fundraising compliance requirements, including gift acceptance policies and reporting standards.

• Experience using project management or tracking tools to manage timelines, filings, and deliverables.

• Background in animal welfare, public service, or community-based nonprofit work

• Certified Fundraising Executive credential preferred

Job Contributions

• Coordinate and manage the legal formation of the Friends of MCACC nonprofit, including filing articles of incorporation, securing an EIN, and supporting a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status application

• Lead and manage fundraising efforts by developing and implementing a comprehensive development plan, with a focus on securing unrestricted funds that align with and support the organization’s strategic goals. Maintain and strengthen relationships with key funding partners, including businesses, corporations, foundations, and individual donors, ensuring all fundraising activities are conducted effectively and ethically

• Develop, document, and implement foundational organizational materials, including bylaws, conflict-of-interest policies, records retention policies, and financial procedures

• Establish and maintain official records, filings, and documentation systems to ensure transparency, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance

• Support board formation, onboarding, meeting coordination, and documentation of official actions

• Coordinate across departments and external partners to ensure alignment and compliance throughout the setup process

• Design internal processes for approvals, reporting, and day-to-day nonprofit operations

• Assist with establishing banking, accounting processes, internal controls, and financial tracking systems

• Track key milestones, renewals, and compliance deadlines to ensure ongoing good standing

• Deliver updates to leadership on progress, risks, and timelines related to nonprofit establishment

Working Conditions

• Work is predominantly performed in an animal shelter with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures, animals with unknown temperaments and behaviors, excessive noise, animal waste and fluids, deceased animals, cleaning chemicals, and Zoonotic Diseases

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on all types of surfaces, sometimes slippery and/or uneven and rough, and perform duties that require lifting, bending, and stooping

• This position requires animal handling and exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Selection Procedure - Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  

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Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County. To learn more about how that may affect you please click here.

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. 

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. 

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. 

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County.  This position may be reassigned to other locations.  Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. 

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