Volunteer and Events Coordinator, Animal Care of Davis County

Are you someone who is passionate about organizing daily activities and special events, who enjoys working with people and has excellent communication skills?

Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Volunteer & Events Coordinator in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position oversees the volunteer program with a focus on recruiting, training, and the daily management of all volunteers. This position is charged to drive positive change by leading volunteers, removing barriers, and ensuring best practices are in place. Excellent skills in communication and collaboration with a variety of teams is required to ensure consistency and to achieve the most optimal outcome for each animal with available resources. Volunteer Services page. Applications will be accepted through May 3, 2024.

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Pay range and benefits:

$18.65 - $23.71/hr, salary based on qualifications and experience.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage day one
• Paid leave: 13 vacation days, 12 sick leave, 12 holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
• 401k match of 4%
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance pay increases up to 3.5%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Graduation from high school (or equivalent), plus two (2) years of related full-time advanced clerical or administrative support experience; an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference for experience managing volunteers in a non-profit or public entity.

This position requires working shifts, including weekends.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who aligns with our mission of helping pets in need and has the ability to continuously inspire others to volunteer their time and efforts to fulfill this mission. The ideal candidate is energized by a fast paced, dynamic environment and thrives in communicating the purpose of volunteering, solving problems, paying attention to detail and organizing not only their own tasks but also those of volunteers.

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Day to Day Duties

• Coordinates and oversees daily operations of volunteer programs.
• Supervises volunteers, which includes recruiting, orienting, and training. Prioritizes, assigns, and reviews work of volunteers.
• Arranges and attends offsite promotional events; assigns and supervises volunteers and staff at such events.
• Gives instructions and supervises staff in transportation of animals to events.
• Participates in the general social media plan of the department including Facebook posts and events, Twitter feeds, department website and email marketing.
• Maintains volunteer software, including schedules, attendance records, manual, SOP, reports, and correspondence.
• Works with and around all types of animals and animal matter in enclosed areas.

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Apply now and fill out our mobile-friendly online application. Please include your resume and a cover letter. We hope to meet you soon!

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