Volunteer & Community Engagement Lead

AKC Canine Health Foundation Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The AKC Canine Health Foundation Inc. seeks a Community Engagement Manager to lead CHF's community engagement, volunteer, and grassroots outreach efforts.

This role builds meaningful opportunities for participation, activates volunteers and ambassadors, and deepens engagement with supporters. You will oversee the volunteer experience from recruitment through recognition and retention while expanding programs such as CHAMPS, fundRACERS, and other initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to grow and engage volunteer communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communications for diverse audiences.
• Ability to translate organizational goals into actionable community programs.
• Experience with CRM and volunteer management platforms.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CHF's community engagement strategy with measurable outcomes.
• Build infrastructure for sustainable growth: policies, training, playbooks, and tools.
• Identify, recruit, and engage volunteers, ambassadors, and community partners.
• Lead and grow CHF community programs like CHAMPS and fundRACERS.
• Create scalable pathways for supporters to participate in CHF's mission.
• Manage volunteer experiences from recruitment to recognition and retention.
• Represent CHF at dog-related events to raise awareness and support.
• Track engagement metrics and use data to improve programs.

Skills

Relationship-building

Community growth

Communication

Project management

Creative thinking

Digital platforms

CRM systems

Data analysis

Tools

Volunteer management software

Social media tools

Content management systems

Job description

The AKC Canine Health Foundation Inc. seeks a Community Engagement Manager to lead CHF's community engagement, volunteer, and grassroots outreach efforts.

This role builds meaningful opportunities for participation, activates volunteers and ambassadors, and deepens engagement with supporters. You will oversee the volunteer experience from recruitment through recognition and retention while expanding programs such as CHAMPS, fundRACERS, and other initiatives.