Facility
The Wild Animal Sanctuary Texas
Closing Date
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Description
The Wild Animal Sanctuary is looking for a full-time Volunteer Coordinator/Animal Care Associate. This position is responsible for recruiting, training and managing the Sanctuary’s volunteer program. This role is also responsible for database and administrative duties related to the program. Job duties include: communicating with and outreaching to returning and new volunteers, supporting registration process, collecting and reporting on all related volunteer data, and managing the volunteer database (if applicable). Responsible to oversee, develop, coordinate, and execute event functions and seasonal projects. Ranch hand work involved, including organizing projects with volunteer involvement, working with other departments such as animal care and may carry out animal care duties on a weekly basis. This position involves a great deal of management and outdoor work, applicants must be physically fit and able to endure extreme temperature and varying weather conditions. Must be able to lift 75lbs or more, physical abilities needed to complete the job: lifting and carrying heavy materials such as; furniture, equipment, and tools. Some tasks involve; climbing, crawling, and stooping to reach. Need to be able to; pull, push, or manipulate heavy objects against resistance. This work is performed in outdoors, inclement weather, heat of the summer, and in an office setting.
Job duties would include a strong interest in volunteerism, conservation, environmental and wildlife issues, ranch hand, and/or animal care work. With the guidance and under supervision of the Executive Director and Animal Care Supervisor, this position will execute day to day functions regarding animals, feeding, water haul, food haul, diet and nutrition, driving around property with supplies, perform all duties in a safe manner while following company protocol, custodial, sustainability, and long-term equipment care. Perform other related job duties as assigned.
Develop and implement the Volunteer Program including recruitment and training.
Manage related volunteer recruitment communications, including drafting email templates, posting project descriptions to volunteer website, and administering volunteer input & surveys. Program goal is to create a robust Volunteer Program.
Oversee and troubleshoot registration, orientation, training, and shift duty issues.
Manage all community outreach events.
Serve as a liaison with other staff who will be helping oversee volunteers in various roles (i.e., Animal Care, Education, Administrative, Maintenance and Event Preparation).
Responsibilities:
Creating volunteer program materials (policies and procedures, applications, volunteer agreements, orientation handbooks
Oversee Volunteer Mentoring Program and annual evaluations.
Oversee the annual volunteer recognition process including producing the annual volunteer appreciation & awards event.
Manage and direct database integration and implementation of volunteer web site and related volunteer engagement and monthly hour/commitment monitoring.
Risk management & Strategic planning.
Coordinate volunteer training and on-site equipment use.
Produce reports on volunteers, accomplishments, and measurement tracking and reporting on mentoring, communications, and outreach efforts.
Perform other related duties as required to support and strengthen the mission of The Wild Animal Sanctuary.
Occasional light travel to and from vendor booths for local advertising.
Exercising sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines
Perform routine animal care.
Able to lift 75lbs or more, physical abilities needed to complete the job: lifting and carrying heavy materials such as; furniture, equipment, and tools. Some tasks involve; climbing, crawling, and stooping to reach. Need to be able to; pull, push, or manipulate heavy objects against resistance, work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather. This work is performed in outdoors, inclement weather, heat of the summer, and Carnivore Nutrition Center/Shop
Performing seasonal cleaning and/or routine light maintenance
Able to maintain confidentiality; demonstrates sound judgement and discretion.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Pre-requisites
Required/Other Qualifications:
Possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
1-3 years of relatable experience
Experience with databases and web site registration software
Demonstrated attention to detail and good organizational skills
Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills
Goal-oriented individual with proven ability to meet deadlines and work independently
Strong written and oral communication skills
Reliable source of transportation to and from work
Solid understanding of volunteer management and or non-profit organizations
Ability to liaise with other departments to achieve a common goal
Able to lift 75lbs or more
Personal Characteristics:
Self-motivated, productive, and results-oriented
Keeping an organized and tidy workspace
Flexible, ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities and to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects
Teamwork orientated with ability to work independently
Patient, a good listener, and a heart for animals
Desire to learn, grow, and be coached
Contribute to a positive culture
Compensation and benefits
Org Type: 501(c)(3)
Position Type: Year-round, full-time, exempt employee
Location: Boyd, TX.
Compensation: $30,000
Application instructions
https://wildanimalsanctuary.bamboohr.com/careers/74