Do you love animals and people? Are you a superstar at motivating and organizing people and schedules? If so, the Humane Society of Pagosa Springs has a great position for you.

The position includes acting as a liaison between all volunteers and staff and being responsible for overseeing the operating framework for volunteer and recruitment, training, supervision, and recognition.

Some of the DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITLIES for the Volunteer/Foster Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

• Recruit, onboard, train and retain volunteers for the Shelter, Thrift Store, Events and special projects.

• Screen volunteer applications, conduct initial volunteer phone interviews and match appropriate candidates with volunteer tasks. Conduct home visits when necessary.

• Schedule and lead orientations and trainings for volunteers for the different roles across the organization from animal shelter to the thrift store and organization events.

• Establish and manage parameters for Community Service volunteers.

• Input volunteer data and hours in CRM software and spreadsheets, and produce reports as needed.

• Develop volunteer outreach programs and work with Executive Director and/or Marketing Director to create, develop and implement campaigns and programs to recruit and retain volunteers.

• Develop and oversee volunteer scheduling.

• Maintain and organize our animal foster program.

• Recruit, train, mentor, supervise, and serve as primary contact for foster volunteers. Establish positive relationships with foster volunteers, while ensuring compliance with all PACFA policies.

• Facilitate movement of shelter animals into foster care and oversee continuous care until their scheduled return to the shelter. This includes coordinating vaccinations, health checks, and spay/neuter surgeries.

• Keep all foster materials and programs up to date. Provide appropriate orientation materials, manuals, and handouts to all foster volunteers.

• Develop and maintain specialized foster parent training programs to ensure growth of foster programs.

• Conduct annual home inspections.

• Oversee and provide rapid response to foster animal questions and emergencies. When on-call after hours and overnight, must have a plan in place for quickly and efficiently responding to various foster emergencies.

• And many other exciting tasks as indicated in the full Job Description.

Knowledge, Skills, Talents and Abilities

• Excellent customer service and people skills.

• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills, including being comfortable with public speaking and making presentations.

• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

• Ability to represent HSPS in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, and staff.

• Must love animals, with an ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.

• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM Software, and Zoom, social media.

• Experience working with the public providing excellent customer service.

• Reliable transportation, good driving record and ability to drive on mountainous terrain.

• Must be able to regularly lift at least 40 pounds without assistance.

Perks of the Position

• Flexible schedule.

• Accrued paid time off (PTO) after three months of employment.

• Discounts at the thrift store and animal shelter.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of dogs and cats pets and your community and have the skills necessary for this role, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Pagosa Springs, CO 81147: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pagosa Springs, CO 81147