Current Openings
We are currently hiring for a Volunteer Coordinator.
If you are interested in volunteering instead, visit our volunteer page.
Apply Now Interested in Volunteering Instead?
Volunteer Coordinator
Wolf Sanctuary of PA is seeking a highly motivated professional with customer service experience and leadership skills to join our staff as our Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is expected to be organized, personable and efficient and to operate at a high energy level. Their goal should be to inspire unity and motivation among the volunteers to work towards the common goal of the sanctuary’s mission.
- Create and maintain volunteer schedules
- Direct volunteer assignments, positions, and tasks and train volunteers on existing and new duties
- Hold daily volunteer meetings
- Manage new volunteer recruitment including preliminary correspondence, applications, orientation, and training.
- Communicate effectively with volunteers regarding reminders as well as news and updates
- Handle phone, email, and postal correspondence with volunteers and volunteer-related inquiries
The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate the following qualites:
- Direct volunteers to accomplish all tasks quickly and efficiently while also motivating them to be proactive
- Ensure that the mission and vision of Wolf Sanctuary of PA is upheld by all volunteers helping with our cause
- Display a high level of motivation to proactively seek out tasks and direct volunteers to accomplish them
- Arrive and leave at appropriate times for a shift which includes being present whenever volunteers are scheduled to be on the property
- Maintain a high level of organization and efficiency, especially regarding schedules and correspondence
- Communicate effectively with volunteers, fellow staff members, and the president
- Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to take direction well and correction in good spirits
The ideal candidate should exhibit:
- Leadership experience and should be comfortable instructing and working with large groups of people
- Previous customer service experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and G-Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets) required
- Prior experience with animal care highly preferred
- Prior experience operating POS systems preferred
- Prior experience in a nonprofit setting is preferred
