Employment Opportunities

This position manages the organization’s volunteer program to augment, support and advance a variety of programs and services at our three St. Louis area facilities and Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, MO.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Screens new volunteers and matches them to the appropriate program
• Conducts volunteer orientation, training, and mentoring
• Assesses volunteer performance
• Coordinates internships and service learning programs
• Maintains and updates volunteer manual
• Maintains volunteer database and runs reports
• Fosters open communication among volunteers and between staff and volunteers and maintains strong, positive working relationship with volunteers
• Develops and executes a volunteer communications program
• Provides motivational and reward activities and services to retain and engage volunteers

Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must also have supervisory and training experience and the availability to work weekends or evenings as needed.

Skill Requirements:
Must be excellent at establishing and maintaining strong working relationships and maintaining a positive and professional image at all times. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication, supervisory, public speaking, and multi-tasking skills along with strong attention to detail. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and managing databases. Animal handling skills and/or knowledge of animals preferred.