WAKE COUNTY, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Apr 20, 2024
What You'll Be Doing The Wake County Animal Center is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic team player to join their team as the new Volunteer Coordinator . As one of the most dynamic positions at the Animal Center , you’ll never be bored. If you love working with people as much as you love working with animals, this may be the position for you! As the Volunteer Coordinator , you’ll be leading a team of passionate and dedicated volunteers to enrich the lives of the animals at the Center as well as supporting the Community Outreach Manager on strategic initiatives. About Our Team The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission animal shelter operated by Wake County. We receive all stray, abandoned and surrendered pets in Wake County. We work to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year through adoption, our foster program, volunteer program, transfer program and other community partners. The Volunteer Program is an integral part of the Animal Center operation as our volunteers offer dog walking, cat cuddling, photography, play group management, adoption counseling and much more! Our Outreach Program provides low-cost rabies/microchip clinics, school tours and presentations, sharing of responsible pet ownership information and more. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) High school diploma or GED Three years of experience in animal center operations Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, communications, non-profit management or similar program 2 years of managing a volunteer program of 20+ volunteers Experience with public speaking Experience with Better Impact How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Excellent oral and written communication skills Solid interpersonal skills - outgoing, patient, professional and able to get along well with a variety of people Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills Ability to select and use training / instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things Knowledge of social media usage and ways to target community members to include alternative ways to inform and recruit volunteers Ability to develop, implement and update policies and procedures related to the Volunteer Program Excellent time management skills with accountability to projects, growth of program and service to volunteers About This Position Location: Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: 5 Day work-week which includes sharing evening and weekend coverage with manager. Hiring Range: 23.47 - 31.68 Market Range: 23.47 - 39.90 Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 4/26/2024 What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.