Volunteer & Program Coordinator

Greater Huntsville Humane Society; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for pay increase

Bonuses upon employee reviews

Job summary

The Greater Huntsville Humane Society is seeking a passionate individual to support volunteer efforts and operations at the shelter and thrift store. You will coordinate and recruit volunteers for community events while ensuring effective communication and training.

This role requires a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to build relationships with diverse groups. Opportunities for pay increases and bonuses are available following employee reviews.

Qualifications

• Availability to work a flexible schedule at the shelter, thrift store, and in the community.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with all demographics.

Responsibilities

• Strive to increase volunteerism at the store and support training efforts.
• Assist store team with daily operations.
• Coordinate and recruit volunteer support for community events.

Skills

Passion for animal welfare and advocacy

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Ability to develop relationships

Job description

The Greater Huntsville Humane Society strives to create a positive workplace for all who are eager to lend a hand to those with tails in our care. Employees at GHHS believe in the use of rescue, training, adoption, education, and advocacy to ensure the humane treatment and welfare of all animals.

The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This means that all persons are eligible to be employed, promoted or discharged, without regard to their sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ancestry, serious medical condition, gender identity, or national origin.

• Strive to increase volunteerism at the store and support training efforts with new volunteers.
• Assist store team with daily operations.
• Communicate with all demographics professionally and effectively through respectful interactions with staff, volunteers, customers, and donors.

GHHS

• Coordinates and recruits volunteer support for community events, King’s Community Kitchen, Paws for Reading, and similar programs.
• Understands the basic operations of GHHS/Three Tails Resale, including pet protocols, to properly train volunteers.
• Maintain volunteer communication including but not limited to volunteer reports, email, Facebook group page, and Constant Contact.
• Resolve volunteer problems, reassign volunteers, or terminate volunteers if not appropriate for the organization or task at hand.
• Works with staff to identify volunteer needs, projects, and duties.
• Ensures volunteer hours are recorded in Neon each month.

Additional

• Support GHHS/Three Tails Resale with community/in-store events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Boast a passion for animal welfare and advocacy.
• Possess a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule at the shelter, thrift store, and in the community.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with an array of demographics.

This position has the opportunity for pay increase and bonuses upon employee reviews.