Volunteer Programs Lead – Animal Care & Outreach

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for the Code Compliance Department to oversee the volunteer service program for Fort Worth Animal Care and Control. You will coordinate volunteers in animal care, enrichment, and adoption events, and work with staff from diverse backgrounds.

Strong communication and diplomacy are essential. This role requires evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with travel to various locations and city vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, Humanities, Psychology or Public Relations or related field
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in volunteer service programs or related fields
• Valid drivers license

Responsibilities

• Interacting with community groups, civic organizations, the public and other stakeholders with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Assesses organizational needs for volunteer services and plans recruitment in assigned departments including program coordination at community facilities
• Develops and implements volunteer recruitment plan; recruits volunteers through career fairs, flyers, public meetings, and mass media
• Designs, plans, and implements program strategies
• Recruits, interviews, screens, and refers volunteers to appropriate sites; develops and conducts training programs; prepares manuals
• Prepares administrative and statistical reports on the nature, extent, and value of volunteer services
• Serves as a liaison between administration, staff, and volunteers; resolves personnel problems
• Builds relationships with volunteers to improve retention and foster a positive atmosphere

Skills

Valid drivers license

Education

Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for the Code Compliance Department to oversee the volunteer service program for Fort Worth Animal Care and Control. You will coordinate volunteers in animal care, enrichment, and adoption events, and work with staff from diverse backgrounds.

Strong communication and diplomacy are essential. This role requires evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with travel to various locations and city vehicle operation.