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Animal Services Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator

Wake County Government , Raleigh, NC 27601

Description

As the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, you will serve as a key leader within the Animal Center and help strengthen the connection between our shelter and the Wake County community.

Responsibilities include:

Lead, support, and grow a volunteer program of approximately 200-250 active volunteers

Develop engaging training, educational, and instructional content,
Manage media appearances to promote adoptable animals and shelter events,
Coordinate and attend public engagement events,
Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholder groups,
Maintain records and statistical reports,
Communicate with volunteers via email, telephone and social media,
Assist with special projects and serve as backup to the Animal Services Community Initiatives Manager

This position has heavy administrative and leadership responsibilities. If you are energized by organizing projects, events, and programs, while building meaningful relationships, this is your time to shine. If you believe that volunteers are one of the Animal Center's most valuable resources and are excited to help those volunteers make a meaningful difference for animals in need, apply today!

How will we know you're 'The One'?

Self-starter who demonstrates a high degree of accountability.
Excellent time management skills - accomplishes assigned tasks and shared responsibilities in a timely manner.
Solid interpersonal skills - outgoing, patient, professional and able to have tough conversations with a variety of people.
Familiarity and knowledge with the care and humane handling of shelter animals, such as dogs, cats and little critters.
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook), and comfortable learning and using online information systems.
Ability to assess situations, data and circumstances and develop action plans to accomplish objectives.
Knowledge of social media to target community members for recruitment, communicate with established participants of the Volunteer Program, and promote animals for adoption.
Ability to develop new initiatives for the Volunteer Program and champion those initiatives to completion.

How to Apply

https://ewaketalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/3/home/requisition/9799?…

Post Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026