Wildlife Volunteer Program Manager

Job Summary:
To manage the volunteer program with focus on recruiting, training and retaining an adequate number of volunteers to professionally operate the Wildlife Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:
In accordance with organizational policies, duties include but are not limited to:

• Recruits, interviews, trains and schedules volunteers.
• Works with the Rehabilitation Manager to solve problems and determine number of volunteers needed. Works with the Rehabilitators to facilitate volunteer evaluations, support and supervision.
• Designs and delivers support and educational programs for volunteers in order to provide ongoing learning opportunities and enhance retention of volunteers. Teaches classes and coordinates events.
• Develops volunteer positions and prepares volunteer training manuals, newsletters, brochures and recruitment materials. Develops volunteer recognition programs, and periodic program evaluations.
• Keeps accurate records of volunteer statistics and submits monthly and annual reports. Responsible for managing the volunteer budget.
• Works with other PAWS departments' volunteer program staff to share information and effectively meet PAWS overall volunteer needs.

Controls over work:
The Volunteer Program Manager works under the general guidance of the Wildlife Director and is expected to pursue the established duties without direct supervision.

Written performance evaluations will be given after three and twelve months of work and annually thereafter.

Physical demands:
Candidates must be able to lift a minimum of twenty (20) pounds. Work may be performed in and out of PAWS facilities requiring lifting and carrying lighter-weight equipment and supplies.

Requirements:

• Must have at least two-years of college-level education.
• Must have demonstrated ability to facilitate cooperation among a wide range of individuals, including but not limited to, experience supervising volunteers, or experience providing skills training to adults, or experience leading individuals as part of an organization, association or volunteer effort.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to represent the mission, goals and the policies of PAWS in a creative and energetic manner. Must be organized, efficient and able to work independently.
• Must have good problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with co-workers, volunteers and the public.
• Must be comfortable with developing and implementing team concepts in work situations.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Washington Driver's License with no record of major or repeated minor traffic offenses.
• Important considerations for this position include an understanding of why individuals are motivated to volunteer, how volunteers and staff work together and how adults learn new tasks and skills.
• Individuals with prior experience or exposure to volunteer management in the animal care or wildlife rehabilitation field will be given serious consideration.

Note: Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the successful candidate will be required to provide both evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.