Volunteer Coordinator
About The Position
Volunteers play a vital role in advancing the mission of Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC), which is to engage and empower a dedicated volunteer force that enhances animal care and serves the community. Their contributions are essential to creating a positive, enriching environment for the animals in our care. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and retaining volunteers to support all aspects of MCACC’s operations. This role involves assigning volunteers to appropriate work areas, ensuring they understand the organizational structure, and providing them with the tools, training, and support needed for success. The position is fully in-person and requires a strong customer service presence during all working hours. If you’re passionate about animal welfare and the impact of volunteers, apply today to help build a better future for our animals and community!
Requirements
- One year of work experience in coordinating volunteer or community programs, or other related program development experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Marketing, or a closely related field
- Job-related experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record by the time of hire
Nice To Haves
- Experience in animal sheltering
- Familiarity with Volgistics, Trello, Chameleon, and similar tracking and reporting software
Responsibilities
- Assists in the advancement and refinement of the volunteer program for Animal Care & Control
- Mentors, coaches, and disciplines volunteers if necessary
- Develops and administers a volunteer recognition program
- Communicates with volunteers via phone, e-mail, newsletter, etc.
- Recommends revisions to volunteer policies, processes, and expectations
- Updates the volunteer database and generates reports detailing volunteer activities
- Meets with division managers to determine volunteer needs, coordinate assignments, and address problems
- Assist in creating and updating volunteer job descriptions, training protocols and other related program materials
- Visits off-site locations to recruit volunteers and work to develop corporate volunteer opportunities
- Assists as needed with on and off-site events related to either the recruitment of volunteers or the use of volunteers in large numbers
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity to participate in impactful community events, including recruitment tabling, field trips with dogs, and other outreach activities
- Exceptional work-life balance, with a consistent schedule
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club
- Dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
