Volunteer Coordinator Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Volunteer Coordinator 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340 LifeLine Animal Project is committed to the care and welfare of pets and the people who love them. The values we exhibit as an organization show the strength of our staff, our leadership and our community. We expect all employees to exhibit LifeLine’s core values as we complete daily tasks, provide services to clients and care for our animals. This position is responsible for recruiting, training and supervising volunteers in the efficient running of the facility and assisting with events requested by other departments. Maintaining volunteer records and coordinating volunteer schedules, preparing volunteer program reports, and liaisoning with community to attract volunteers.

Essential Job Functions:

This represents a list of essential job duties. Other duties or special projects may be assigned as needed.

• Uphold the standards and values of

LifeLine Animal Project:

• Save Lives
• Build Community
• Be Compassionate
• Be Exceptional Stewards
• Take Responsibility
• Be Courageous
• Respect, Embrace and Celebrate Diversity
• Recruit, direct, guide, and train volunteers in performance of the respective duties.
• Build positive relationships with volunteers by greeting on-site volunteers daily. Provide opportunities for volunteers to give feedback, understand policies and interact in professional and social settings.
• Coordinate with other departments in the development and implementation of new volunteer programs.
• Evaluate, implement and keep current volunteer applications and screening process, volunteer handbook and training manuals on a regular basis.
• Prepare volunteer job descriptions and volunteer training manuals.
• Facilitate professional interaction between volunteers and LifeLine staff.
• Schedule and conduct volunteer orientations.
• Schedule and confirm volunteers for special events and other activities as requested from other departments.
• Schedule volunteers for Off-Site adoptions (and additional locations on an “as needed” basis) and confirm on a weekly basis.
• Record cancellations and make necessary changes to ensure adequate coverage of volunteer help.
• Work in conjunction with the public and companies/organizations that are interested in community service projects.
• Keep record of special project volunteer hours and write letters of completed service when requested.
• Manage the volunteer database to keep track of all volunteers, orientation dates, training dates, moneys collected, an all other information pertaining to individual volunteer job skills and work preference.
• Schedule volunteers for various positions in the shelter to ensure consistent and even coverage.
• Interface and cooperate with other departments within the organization by being involved in various planning committees.
• Perform customer service to the standards set forth in LifeLine’s employee manual.
• May drive company vehicle in performance of company business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Considerable knowledge of computers and database management.
• Ability to prioritize and simultaneously handle multiple projects
• Ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with public and peers
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• High School Graduate with at least 2 years of college and/or 2+ years experience in Volunteer Coordinator position preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be available to work on weekends.
• Must pass background check.
• Must like animals!

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid, Georgia Drivers license may be required.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to a kennel that is not air-conditioned and may be exposed to unpleasant kennel smells. May have to handle dogs and cats that are stray, injured, diseased or vicious.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Application Question(s): Were you referred to this position by a current LifeLine employee?

Experience:

Volunteer management: 1 year (Preferred) Animal welfare: 1 year (Preferred) Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) Community engagement: 1 year (Preferred) Data entry: 1 year (Preferred) Problem solving: 1 year (Preferred) team building: 1 year (Preferred) recruitment: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person