Volunteer Program Lead – Community Impact & Animal Care

Kitsap Humane; Silverdale, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap Humane Society seeks a Volunteer Coordinator to lead and support our growing volunteer program. You will recruit, train, schedule, and retain volunteers across departments, ensuring they are effectively utilized and supported.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Volunteer Manager and requires strong communication, public speaking, and organizational skills, plus the ability to engage the community and manage weekend events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated people skills and a love of working with people.
• Very strong public speaking and teaching skills with large groups and one-on-one.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to stay calm, professional in stressful situations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask in a hectic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to give constructive feedback and adapt to priorities.
• Team player with ability to collaborate across departments.
• Comfortable hands-on work with volunteers and animals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support volunteer recruitment through online marketing, social media, events and outreach.
• Welcome and orient new volunteers, process applications and background checks.
• Schedule volunteers into regular shifts and connect them with supervisors.
• Assist with volunteer training and developing new training materials.
• Support volunteer retention via clear expectations, communication and feedback.
• Help expand community programs and maintain partnerships with agencies.
• Coordinate volunteer appreciation events and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Physical tasks

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kitsap Humane Society seeks a Volunteer Coordinator to lead and support our growing volunteer program. You will recruit, train, schedule, and retain volunteers across departments, ensuring they are effectively utilized and supported.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Volunteer Manager and requires strong communication, public speaking, and organizational skills, plus the ability to engage the community and manage weekend events.