Volunteer Programs Lead: Recruit, Schedule, Engage

Socket.dev; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is seeking a dynamic Volunteer Coordinator to lead, grow, and manage a comprehensive volunteer services program. You will recruit, train, schedule, and engage volunteers to support all areas of GBHS, integrating volunteer resources into daily operations and strategic initiatives.

With a focus on planning, staffing, and events, you will coordinate shelter tours, manage the Volunteer Office, and build strong community partnerships to advance the organization’s

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve a best-practice volunteer program aligned with GBHS’s mission.
• Develop and maintain volunteer service descriptions and staffing plans.
• Assess organizational needs and strategically deploy volunteers across operations.
• Establish program goals, metrics, and evaluation processes.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract diverse volunteers.
• Promote opportunities through community outreach and partnerships.
• Manage onboarding, screening, and placement processes.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate volunteer staffing for all GBHS events and activities.
• Develop and manage event staffing plans and on-site management.
• Coordinate group service days and corporate volunteer engagements.
• Maintain volunteer records, scheduling systems, and tracking software.
• Oversee volunteer scheduling and communications.
• Ensure compliance with policies and risk management.
• Provide orientation and ongoing training to volunteers.
• Train staff on volunteer engagement and supervision.
• Implement recognition programs.
• Monitor program performance, budgets, and reporting.
• Prepare reports on engagement and outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Scheduling systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Volunteer Management Certification

Job description

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is seeking a dynamic Volunteer Coordinator to lead, grow, and manage a comprehensive volunteer services program. You will recruit, train, schedule, and engage volunteers to support all areas of GBHS, integrating volunteer resources into daily operations and strategic initiatives.

With a focus on planning, staffing, and events, you will coordinate shelter tours, manage the Volunteer Office, and build strong community partnerships to advance the organization’s