Volunteer Program Manager
About The Position
Valley Humane Society is seeking an experienced and energetic Volunteer Program Manager to lead and strengthen a corps of more than 200 volunteers who support our animals, programs, and mission. This is a people-first leadership role for someone who enjoys coaching, public speaking, problem-solving, and hands-on program management. You will oversee the volunteer experience from recruitment and onboarding through training, recognition, retention, and, when necessary, difficult performance conversations. You will also partner closely with shelter and program teams to ensure volunteer support meets real operational needs. About Valley Humane Society: Valley Humane Society is a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization incorporated in 1987 with an excellent reputation for quality care and community support. Envisioning a world in which every animal is loved and every person knows the love of an animal, the organization creates a brighter future for cats and dogs by encouraging and strengthening the bond between people and pets. Valley Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer; the team is guided by the values of Compassion, Companionship, Optimism, Gratitude, Collaboration, and Integrity. Valley Humane Society is located in beautiful Pleasanton, CA, nestled among rolling hills and close to the Livermore Valley Wine Country. The area boasts year-round recreation, top-rated schools, and a vibrant sense of community. Visit valleyhumane.org to learn more.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in people management, volunteer management, human resources, or a related coaching or leadership role
- Strong public speaking, facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage sensitive conversations and provide clear, constructive feedback
- Highly organized and comfortable balancing strategy, scheduling, training, events, and hands-on volunteer support
- Comfort using data and reporting tools; volunteer-management or CRM database experience is a plus
- Basic knowledge of animal care, handling, and shelter safety standards, or the willingness to learn quickly
Responsibilities
- Leading, coaching, and mentoring a corps of more than 200 volunteers
- Managing recruitment, onboarding, training, recognition, retention, and volunteer communications
- Delivering engaging orientations and ongoing training for groups of all sizes
- Providing constructive feedback and handling conflict or performance concerns with empathy and professionalism
- Partnering with Operations and program leaders to align volunteer scheduling and training with organizational needs
- Representing the volunteer program at community events, speaking engagements, and outreach activities
- Tracking volunteer coverage, retention, satisfaction, attendance, and pipeline health
- Improving volunteer systems, processes, and engagement strategies through data and experimentation
Benefits
- Full time with benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
