Shelter Operations & Volunteer Program Lead

Davidson County, NC; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson County, NC is seeking a capable coordinator for its Animal Shelter to educate the public, recruit and supervise volunteers, and coordinate with rescue groups. This role also involves staff supervision, fundraising support, and assisting with veterinary technician training.

You will manage volunteers, promote the shelter’s services, and maintain outreach initiatives while coordinating with community partners to ensure compliant and effective shelter operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and some experience coordinating volunteer services or related area.
• Experience working with animals in a regulatory environment preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains, schedules, assigns and supervises volunteers who provide assistance at the animal shelter.
• Works to increase awareness and promote volunteerism.
• Maintains volunteer information including contact info, hours and skills.
• Creates and maintains community contacts to educate and promote shelter involvement.
• Educates the public and markets shelter services via outreach materials, public speaking and displays.
• Assists with fundraisers and special projects.
• Assists with training of Veterinary Technicians and caretakers at the shelter.
• Communicates information and rescue requests to welfare organizations via social media, phone or email.
• Maintains shelter’s social media presence and website.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure proper animal transfer decisions.
• Performs clerical and administrative duties.
• Performs duties of Veterinary Technician including euthanasia when necessary.
• Assumes managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Animal Shelter Manager.

Skills

Recruit volunteers

Train volunteers

Public speaking

Community outreach

Social media management

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Social media platforms

Website updates

Job description

Davidson County, NC is seeking a capable coordinator for its Animal Shelter to educate the public, recruit and supervise volunteers, and coordinate with rescue groups. This role also involves staff supervision, fundraising support, and assisting with veterinary technician training.

You will manage volunteers, promote the shelter’s services, and maintain outreach initiatives while coordinating with community partners to ensure compliant and effective shelter operations.