Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
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$ 56485 - 65000
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Job Description
Volunteer Coordinator
Categories:Nonprofit Jobs
Subcategory: Volunteer Management
Org Type: 501(c)(3)
Position Type:Year-round full-time exempt employee
Location:Keenesburg CO (32 miles NE of Denver 35 minute average commute)
Compensation:$56485 to $65000 DOE
Benefits: After a 60 day probationary period benefits include health dental and vision. 403b through Voya
Job Summary: The Wild Animal Sanctuary is looking for a full-time Volunteer Coordinator. This position is responsible for recruiting training and managing the Sanctuarys volunteer program. This role is also responsible for database and administrative duties related to the program. Job duties include: communicating with and outreaching to returning and new volunteers supporting registration process collecting and reporting on all related volunteer data and managing the volunteer database. Responsible to oversee develop coordinate and execute event functions and seasonal projects. Ranch hand work involved including organizing projects with volunteer involvement working with other departments such as animal care. This position involves a great deal of management and outdoor work applicants must be physically fit and able to endure extreme temperature and varying weather conditions. Must be able to lift 75lbs or more physical abilities needed to complete the job: lifting and carrying heavy materials such as; furniture equipment and tools. Some tasks involve; climbing crawling and stooping to reach. Need to be able to; pull push or manipulate heavy objects against resistance. This work is performed in outdoors inclement weather heat of the summer and in an office setting.
Job duties would include a strong interest in volunteerism conservation environmental and wildlife issues.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the Volunteer Program including recruitment and training.
- Manage related volunteer recruitment communications including drafting email templates posting project descriptions to volunteer website and administering volunteer input & surveys.
- Oversee and troubleshoot registration orientation training and shift duty issues.
- Manage all community outreach events.
- Serve as a liaison with other staff who will be helping oversee volunteers in various roles (i.e. Animal Care Education Administrative Maintenance and Event Preparation).
- Creating volunteer program materials (policies and procedures applications volunteer agreements orientation handbooks
- Oversee Volunteer Mentoring Program and annual evaluations
- Oversee the annual volunteer recognition process including producing the annual volunteer appreciation & awards event.
- Manage and direct database integration and implementation of volunteer web site and related volunteer engagement and monthly hour/commitment monitoring.
- Risk management & Strategic planning.
- Coordinate volunteer training and on-site equipment use.
- Produce reports on volunteers accomplishments and measurement tracking and reporting on mentoring communications and outreach efforts.
- Perform other related duties as required to support and strengthen the mission of The Wild Animal Sanctuary.
- Occasional light travel to and from our Refuge location in Springfield Co.
Required/Other Qualifications:
- Possess a valid drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record
- 1-3 years of relatable experience
- Experience with databases and web site registration software
- Demonstrated attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills
- Goal-oriented individual with proven ability to meet deadlines and work independently
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Reliable source of transportation to and from work
- Solid understanding of volunteer management and or non-profit organizations
- Ability to liaise with other departments to achieve a common goal
- Able to lift 75lbs or more
Personal Characteristics:
- Self-motivated productive and results-oriented
- Keeping an organized and tidy workspace
- Flexible ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities and to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects
- Teamwork orientated with ability to work independently
- Patient a good listener and a heart for animals
- Desire to learn grow and be coached
- Contribute to a positive culture
As you can see we are looking for people who possess strong foundational skills with an attitude to you are looking for a challenging and a rewarding service opportunity with real purpose you have found the right opportunity!
Clear Focus:
The above Job Description is intended to describe the general duties/nature of the level of work being performed by the Volunteer Coordinator. This Job Description is not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required. Job Descriptions are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the Organizations strategic direction and overall objectives accordingly.
Background Check Statement:
Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threating/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing the The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.
EEOC Statement:
Our Non-Profit organization The Wild Animal Sanctuary/Refuge is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
