Volunteer Manager

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$73,000 - $115,500•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an innovative and versatile leader who is ready to serve the community and have an impact on animal welfare? The Volunteer Manager oversees the recruitment and retention of volunteers to support all areas of operations for Maricopa County’s Animal Care and Control Department from intaking dogs to finding them new homes. We will look to you to drive positive changes by leading volunteers, removing barriers, and ensuring best practices are in place. You will collaborate with teams across all shelters to ensure consistency and to achieve the most optimal outcome for each animal with the available resources. This position requires the employee in office and/ or customer facing all hours worked. Come apply to one of the largest animal shelters in the nation and help us make a difference!

Requirements

Three years of management or supervisor experience in an animal welfare or animal control organization
Bachelor’s degree
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Volunteer Management
Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire a valid Arizona Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Advanced management or supervisory experience
Volunteer Management within an animal welfare organization
Certifications in animal welfare or animal control
Extensive project management or logistics experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and refining the volunteer program for Animal Care & Control
Recommend improvements and initiatives to the Department Deputy and Director and lead the implementation process
Meets with division managers to determine volunteer needs, coordinate assignments, and address problems
Develops and administers a volunteer recognition program
Provides the Director with timely, accurate operational reports and demonstrates exceptional organizational skills
Assists as needed with off-site events related to either the recruitment of volunteers or the use of volunteers in large numbers
Visit off-site locations to recruit volunteers and work to develop corporate volunteer opportunities
Updates the volunteer database and generates reports detailing volunteer activities
Assists animal welfare organizations with training and represents the Department at community functions and special events, including special projects as assigned

Benefits

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
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