Community Engagement Coordinator Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR) Full-Time Position Mitchell County Animal Rescue is seeking an energetic, organized, people-oriented Community Engagement Coordinator to help connect our animals, volunteers, supporters, and community. This is not a sit-behind-a-desk-all-day position. Animal sheltering is busy, unpredictable, rewarding, occasionally messy, and rarely boring. The right person will genuinely enjoy both animals and people , be comfortable changing gears quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes frenetic environment. Position Overview The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training, scheduling, supporting, and retaining MCAR volunteers while helping strengthen the shelter's connection with the community. This position works closely with shelter staff, fosters, adopters, volunteers, community organizations, and members of the public. The coordinator will also assist with social media, special events, outreach programs, and day-to-day shelter operations. Like everyone on the MCAR team, the Community Engagement Coordinator must be willing to pitch in wherever needed—including helping with animals and cleaning. Primary Responsibilities Volunteer Management Recruit, welcome, orient, train, and support shelter volunteers. Coordinate volunteer schedules and opportunities. Match volunteers with appropriate jobs based on their interests, abilities, and shelter needs. Maintain accurate volunteer records and track participation. Communicate regularly with volunteers about opportunities, events, policies, and shelter needs. Help develop a positive, welcoming volunteer culture. Recognize and celebrate volunteer contributions. Help identify and resolve volunteer concerns in a professional and respectful manner. Coordinate volunteers for special events, adoption promotions, community programs, and other MCAR activities. Community Engagement & Outreach Serve as a friendly and professional representative of MCAR in the community. Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, schools, civic groups, and community partners. Assist with adoption events, fundraising events, volunteer activities, educational programs, and outreach efforts. Help develop new ways for community members to become involved with MCAR. Assist with programs designed to increase adoptions, fostering, volunteering, and community support. Social Media & Communications Assist with creating engaging social media content featuring adoptable animals, volunteers, events, programs, and shelter needs. Take photographs and short videos when needed. Help respond appropriately to social media messages and community inquiries. Promote volunteer opportunities, events, adoption campaigns, and other MCAR programs. Maintain a positive, compassionate, and professional public voice for the organization. Shelter Support Assist staff with animal handling and daily shelter activities as needed. Help maintain clean, safe, welcoming public and volunteer areas. Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as needed. Assist during especially busy intake, adoption, event, or emergency situations. Be willing to jump in and help when priorities suddenly change—which they frequently do in animal rescue.

Qualifications The ideal candidate:

Must genuinely like both animals and people. Is friendly, approachable, patient, and comfortable working with many different personalities. Has strong communication and interpersonal skills. Is organized and able to manage multiple projects and priorities. Is flexible and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes frenetic environment . Can remain professional and solution-focused when plans change unexpectedly. Has solid computer skills and is comfortable learning new software and databases. Has experience with or a strong working knowledge of social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Instagram. Can communicate professionally through email, phone, text, and in person. Is dependable and able to work independently while also being part of a team. Is comfortable working around dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and backgrounds. Understands that animal shelter work includes cleaning, odors, noise, animal waste, laundry, and other less-glamorous but essential duties. Is willing to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and special programs. Previous experience in volunteer coordination, nonprofit work, community outreach, customer service, animal welfare, marketing, communications, or event coordination is helpful but not required. We are looking for the right person —someone enthusiastic about people, animals, and building a stronger community around MCAR's mission. Physical & Work Environment This position involves a combination of office, public-facing, and hands-on shelter work. The employee should be able to spend time standing and walking, work around barking dogs and other shelter noise, safely interact with animals, and perform routine cleaning and shelter duties. What We're Looking For We need someone who can welcome a brand-new volunteer, answer an email, make a social media post, help organize an event, walk a dog, clean up a mess, change the day's plan when an unexpected situation arrives at the front door—and still remember why we are all here. At MCAR, community engagement isn't separate from animal rescue. Our community is what makes animal rescue possible.

Position:

Full-Time Organization:

Mitchell County Animal Rescue Location:

Spruce Pine, North Carolina Pay:

From $13.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person