Volunteer & Outreach/Events Specialist

Position Type: Part Time (W-2, Hourly) up to 35 hours per week. (This position could easily turn into a full-time position depending on revenue, volunteer and program growth)

Estimated Range: $16.00 – $19.00 per hour (depending on budget and experience) Reports To: Outreach Center Coordinator/Marketing Coordinator

Position Overview

The Volunteer & Events Specialist is a part-time role dedicated to building, growing, and organizing our community network. This position takes full, independent ownership of the Humane Society's volunteer program. Additionally, this role serves as the primary logistical assistant for our community outreach center, supporting events and programming under the direction of our Marketing and Outreach teams.

Core Responsibilities

1. Total Volunteer Program Management

· Recruitment & Intake: Source, interview, and onboard new volunteers for the shelter, the thrift store, and the outreach center.

· Training & Compliance: Conduct volunteer orientations, manage background checks, and implement volunteer safety training.

· Scheduling: Independently manage the volunteer schedule to ensure the shelter floor, thrift store, and events are always properly staffed.

· Appreciation: Design retention and appreciation programs to keep volunteers engaged, appreciated, and connected to our mission.

2. Event & Marketing Assistance

· On-Site Execution: Assist the Marketing Person with event setup, registration tables, tear-down, and logistics for large community events and fundraisers.

· Promotional Support: Assist with distributing marketing materials locally, coordinate event ticket lists, and ensure event spaces are clean and prepared.

3. Outreach Center Support

· Program Logistics: Assist the Outreach Coordinator with weekly programs such as checking families into the Indoor Dog Park, prepping materials for Kids & Dogs Birthday Parties, and staffing monthly Cat Yoga.

· Daily Support: Fill in gaps at the outreach center (such as the thrift store or greeting desk) during peak hours or when volunteer coverage is short.

Qualifications

· Software: Comfortable working with volunteer database software (e.g., Volgistics, Better Impact) or standard spreadsheets/scheduling platforms.

· Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and conflict-resolution skills; a natural motivator who can rally people behind a cause.

· Flexibility: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings, to accommodate volunteer orientations and center events.

How to Apply

Send your resume to: executivedirector@cedarbendhumane.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19