POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for maintaining exemplary community relations and acting as a liaison between the shelter and the community it serves. The Community Engagement Coordinator is also in charge of the volunteer program and works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors and planning committees in executing fundraising events in the local community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following

• Developes recruitment, engagement and retention strategies for HSWA’s volunteer programming
• Processes volunteer applications and time tracking
• Oversee volunteers on HSWA property and ensures all volunteers have been through orientation to complete their duties (Collaborate with the Executive Director)
• Identifies and develops opportunities for community group volunteer committees (4H, etc.)
• Updates organizational Google Calendar with all community engagement activities (volunteer hours, fundraisers, school group visits, etc.)
• Oversees development and implementation of community programming such as Little Rescue Readers, Slumber Pups, Doggy Day Trips, etc. in collaboration with appropriate staff members
• Works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and planning committees on fundraising events
• Ownership of social media marketing and crowdfunding strategy
• Assists in outreach to relevant fundraising and media partners as needed
• Collaborates in developing creative assets for HSWA & related event marketing
• Helps identify additional opportunities for effective fundraising and/or community relations
• Assist in coordinating pick up of community donation boxes
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or 3 years of relevant experience
• Prior shelter or veterinary experience preferred
• Experience with public speaking and interacting with the public in a professional and positive manner
• Proficient leadership, time management, conflict resolution and team building skills to ensure a cohesive work environment
• Program/project and volunteer management experience
• Proficient communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently accomplishing tasks and delegating tasks to appropriate team members
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a high stress and fast paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Self-motivated, organized, with willingness to work a flexible schedule (some nights, weekends, or holidays)
• Proficient with computer systems Windows, Microsoft Word/Excel, Bloomerang, Petpoint, Google Workspace, Canva and Social Media
• Valid Drivers License and/or reliable transportation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Potential for exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, high noise levels, zoonotic disease, animal waste, hazardous chemicals or chemical materials requiring OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets, anesthetics, sharp objects and potential hostile persons and/or dangerous and fractious animals.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skill or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waterville, ME 04901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waterville, ME 04901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person