Volunteer Coordinator
Accepting applications until position is filled
General Description:
The Volunteer Coordinator plays an extensive role in recruitment, engagement and retention of volunteers for all aspects of the organization. Working to generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the ever changing needs. Promoting volunteer opportunities through recruitment initiatives and events to attract new volunteers. Supporting and motivating volunteers to ensure they enjoy, appreciate and understand their valued contributions to the efforts of the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Volunteer Coordinator has a wide range of duties that include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate:
Compensation:
This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, position receiving $12.00 per hour, paid bi-monthly. This position is required to be present in the Animal Care facility located in Candler, NC with the exception of recruiting and offsite appointments/meetings. A set weekly schedule will be established at time of hire with some flexibility on how the 20 hours is set up throughout the week.
To Apply:
Submit resume with letter of intent and three references with contact information via email to Savannah Trantham, Executive Director at apply@appalachianwild.org. Include ‘Volunteer Coordinator’ in the subject line.
The Volunteer Coordinator plays an extensive role in recruitment, engagement and retention of volunteers for all aspects of the organization. Working to generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the ever changing needs. Promoting volunteer opportunities through recruitment initiatives and events to attract new volunteers. Supporting and motivating volunteers to ensure they enjoy, appreciate and understand their valued contributions to the efforts of the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Volunteer Coordinator has a wide range of duties that include, but are not limited to:
- Arrange and conduct volunteer orientations and training sessions
- Actively assess and fill open volunteer needs
- Act as a communication liaison between staff and volunteers to assess and meet needs across the organization as well as oversight and management of active volunteers
- Maintains active communication and engagement with volunteers, along with the community, schools and other organizations
- Assist volunteers through scheduling and following up for tracking of hours
- Organize, attend, and promote volunteer recruitment events
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate:
- Must have at least 2 years experience in personnel management or volunteer coordination for a non-profit
- Must have excellent organization, time management, team management, and communication skills
- Possess a strong personal work ethic, positive attitude, superior public relations skills, have a high level of integrity, and is flexible and adaptable
- Have experience with Better Impact or related Volunteer Management system
- Possess strong computer proficiency
- Possess a willingness to work, grow and evolve in a team environment and possess the skills and ability to work independently
- Must have a solid understanding of and dedication to fulfilling Appalachian Wild’s mission
Compensation:
This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, position receiving $12.00 per hour, paid bi-monthly. This position is required to be present in the Animal Care facility located in Candler, NC with the exception of recruiting and offsite appointments/meetings. A set weekly schedule will be established at time of hire with some flexibility on how the 20 hours is set up throughout the week.
To Apply:
Submit resume with letter of intent and three references with contact information via email to Savannah Trantham, Executive Director at apply@appalachianwild.org. Include ‘Volunteer Coordinator’ in the subject line.
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that coordinates the needs of wildlife rehabilitation in Western North Carolina
providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, support for the wildlife rehabilitation network and conservation education to the
community.
providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, support for the wildlife rehabilitation network and conservation education to the
community.