What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
12/09/24
Application Deadline
12/14/24
Pay Range
$53,950 - $90,000 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Animal Care and Control
About the Position
Are you passionate about connecting with people, fostering collaborative environments, and want to make a difference? Then consider joining the Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) Department as our Volunteer Coordinator!
As the Volunteer Coordinator at MCACC, you will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of volunteers to support all areas of our operations. The Volunteer Coordinator will assign volunteers to work areas and ensure all volunteers understand the reporting structure and have the support they need to be successful.
About Us
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation’s largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes.
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn more atWork With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
- One year of experience in coordinating community programs and/or operations
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, communications, marketing, or a closely related field
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
- One year of experience in animal sheltering
- Familiarity with Volgistics, Trello, Chameleon, and similar tracking and reporting software
Job Contributions
- Develop and refine the volunteer program for Animal Care & Control
- Develop and administer a volunteer recognition program
- Assist as needed with off-site events related to either the recruitment of volunteers or the use of volunteers in large numbers
- Communicate with volunteers via phone, e-mail, newsletter, etc.
- Recommend revisions to volunteer policies, create and update volunteer job descriptions and training protocols
- Update the volunteer database and generate reports detailing volunteer
- Meet with division managers to determine volunteer needs, coordinate assignments, and address problems
- Visit off-site locations to recruit volunteers and work to develop corporate volunteer opportunities
Working Conditions
- Animal shelter environment with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures, dogs and cats with unknown temperaments and behaviors, excessive noise, animal waste and fluids, deceased animals, cleaning chemicals, and zoonotic diseases
- Candidate may exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
- Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
- Travel may be required to and from other MCACC locations subject to County Vehicle policies
- Must be flexible to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license
Selection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
Salary : $53,950 - $90,000
