What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Programs Coordinator position at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria?
Description
The Youth Programs Coordinator is responsible for the support of the management of the AWLA humane education and youth volunteer program; assisting with the coordination of AWLA community events; strategizing about and supporting the successful running of AWLA’s Youth and Humane Education Programs. The starting salary for the Youth Programs Coordinator position is $18/hour.
Requirements
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
This position is supervised by: Volunteer Program Manager
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE:
Humane Education:
- Develop and manage a robust suite of Youth and Humane Education programs, including Junior Volunteer Program, Pawsitive Action Club (PAC), scout visits, birthday parties, summer camp, tours, events and community outreach
- Communicate with potential and interested students and their parents about upcoming events and opportunities
- Plan, coordinate, and manage summer camp, with the support of the Volunteer team.
- Supervise and train volunteers and interns for camp
- Oversee camp and youth program registration and payments
- Working with the Volunteer Program Manager and Communications staff, coordinate the strategic promotion of all Youth and Humane Education programs. Coordinate and manage shelter tours, badge programs and birthday parties
- Strategically address student and school group requests, including but not limited to school tours, service projects, visits, clubs and internships
- Work with Development staff to brainstorm ideas on funding for Youth and Humane Education programs
Youth Volunteer Program:
- Working with the Volunteer Program Manager, create and manage an in-shelter Youth Volunteer Program
- Recruit and screen youth volunteers
- Coordinate and lead youth volunteer information sessions, trainings and workshops
- Build positive relationships with youth volunteers by managing volunteer appreciation efforts, field questions from volunteers and diffuse conflict between staff and volunteers as needed
- Enforce safety protocols and raise concerns about youth volunteers to the Senior Manager of Volunteers and Community Events
- Perform data entry and track the success of the youth volunteer program
- Oversee maintenance of youth volunteer records
- Coordinate and attend youth volunteer-related events and support community programs, under supervision, to ensure adequate staffing, preparation and marketing
- Maintain Youth Program social media accounts
- Assist with volunteer inquiries as they arise
Event Coordination:
- Work closely with the Volunteer Program Manager to brainstorm and plan fun and effective youth events both in and out of shelter
- Coordinate and attend youth-focused community events to ensure adequate staffing and preparation for events
- Work closely with Communications to provide assets and otherwise support the timeline for marketing youth events
Other Duties / Functions
- Provide support to the AWLA’s team effort including, but not limited to
- Communicate regularly with supervisors and coworkers to ensure that they are aware of any issues pertinent to their areas of responsibility
- Participate in staff meetings to share ideas and suggestions
- Participate and attend community outreach events in support of AWLA mission
- Perform other duties as requested to ensure the internal and external well-being of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
Position Specifications
Required:
- Minimum 1 year experience working with students, volunteers, or youth groups
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy workplace environment
- Understanding of humane care and treatment of animals
- Comfort with handling shelter animals of all sizes
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
- Strong computer and data entry skills
- Valid Driver's License
- Weekend availability - 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, including at least one weekend day; Occasional flexibility in scheduling will be required
- A belief in the mission of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Proficient with written and spoken Spanish
- Experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter environment
- Experience with positive reinforcement, force-free animal behavior training and handling
Working Conditions:
- Indoors in a high noise, air-conditioned/heated building, outdoors at shelter, or on-location for various activities
- Equipment use includes use of PC, laser printer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, power washer, industrial dish washing machine, washing machine, dryer, cleaning supplies, and cargo vans
- Work hours will vary based on program needs - Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and non-federal holidays
MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:
- Regular exposure to animals, cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal feces, bites, scratches
-The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- The employee must frequently bend, grip and be flexible to do so
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Ability to work around pet dander, dust and other allergens without issue
- Regularly required to stand and walk
- Strong data entry skills and the ability to maintain accurate records using AWLA’s shelter software
- Requires working alone or with minimal supervision - must be self-motivated
- Requires patience and tact when working with difficult, emotional, or angry people
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate; verbally and written, over the phone and intercom, with a wide variety of both internal and external individuals, including the Directors, Managers, Coordinators, the staff, a volunteer workforce, partner organizations, donors, and private citizens
- Requires treating people and animals in a pleasant, courteous and professional manner
Adherence to the AWLA’s policies and philosophies
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria pays the full insurance premiums for the employee. Insurance options are also available for spouses and families.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.
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