Volunteer & Community Outreach Program Coordinator

Humane Society of Chittenden County

Job Description

HSCC is committed to the well-being of animals and their families - our mission is to ensure that every pet has a loving home and that every pet owner has access to the resources they need to give those pets happy, healthy lives. You would be joining a dedicated, passionate, and collaborative team in an environment that fosters compassion and empathy for all living things, and a workplace culture that supports this ethos. We realize that our staff is our greatest asset and we offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package including low-cost veterinary care.

The Volunteer & Community Outreach Program Coordinator (VCOPC) is responsible for the recruitment, education/training, supervision, and retention of volunteers to assist HSCC employees in the efficient operation of the shelter. The VCOPC develops, implements and coordinates all aspects of HSCC’s existing and emerging volunteer programs including scheduling, managing volunteer orientation and training programs for animal care, keeping a robust pipeline of volunteers to serve organizational needs. This position coordinates existing HSCC community outreach programs such as the Free Pet Food Shelf and the Pet Helpline. In addition to current program oversight, the VCOPC researches, plans and helps to implement additional community assistance programs that support HSCC’s mission of keeping pets and their owners together. To achieve this the VCOPC works closely with the Directors of Operations, Development and Communications and the Community Pet Clinic medical team.

This is a full time job