Volunteer Coordinator

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Volunteer Coordinator

Salary

$43,895.02 - $61,682.66 Annually

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

7018 03-25 TB

Department

Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley

Opening Date

04/01/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Nature of Work

Coordinates, organizes and implements Animal Shelter Volunteer Program (ASVP) to meet the needs of the community.
 
Environmental Factors 
Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in various community facilities.

Physical Factors
Light physical demands; some lifting and moving of supplies and equipment.

Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, nights, weekends and responding to customer issues.

Full-time regular, exempt position

This position is graded at XE12

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Plans, organizes, and coordinates ASVP volunteer program to recruit citizens to perform volunteer activities within the community to meet the needs of volunteers and the agencies, organizations and individuals utilizing ASVP volunteers; analyzes the volunteer program needs and assigns volunteer resources for maximum effectiveness; coordinates, organizes, schedules and implements special ASVP programs and events; assures activities meet the needs of the community, and are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals; assures necessary supplies and equipments are available; coordinates with other City departments, advisory groups, and community agencies.
·         Monitors and promotes ASVP program activities; assists customers and clients; screens participants for program eligibility; develops and maintains event calendars; coordinates publicity and advertising for the programs; communicates with general public, community resource agencies, and others in order to coordinate and promote ASVP program activities.
·         Collects information and compiles data for program utilization reports; prepares and reviews operational, statistical, financial and analytical reports on ASVP programs; evaluates programs for effectiveness and participation levels, develops new programs and recommends program changes; tracks services provided, monitors results, and generates operational and funding-agency reports as needed.
·         Evaluates volunteers for placement in appropriate positions in support of the ASVP and monitors activities with feedback from section supervisors; ensures volunteer activities support and facilitate the operations of assigned department programs and services; coordinates and assists special community activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Business or Public Administration or related field AND two years of experience in community service programs; OR a combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
 
Valid class D driver's license is required.  Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:  Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal facilities, programs and equipment; purpose, use and benefits of community programs and activities; community resources and support agencies; principles of records management and program management; business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications; City policies and procedures.
Skills in: Performing duties in an organized, detailed-oriented manner; working effectively with program participants and volunteers; promoting and enforcing safe work practices; interpreting and applying City policies and procedures; interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to:   Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; communicate effectively in verbal and written forms; establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and customers

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01
I understand and accept that the position I am applying for is with the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV) and not the City of Las Cruces. If hired, I will be a ASCMV employee and not a City of Las Cruces employee.
  • Yes
  • No
02
I understand and accept that I may have to attend a ASCMV facility (shelter) tour in order to be considered for the position I am applying for.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have the required Bachelor degree in Social Services , Business or Public Administration ? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you meet the minimum requirement of two (2) years of fulltime experience in community service programs? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
  • Yes
  • No
05
Explain, in detail, your level of community service experience as it applies to this position. If none, type N/A.
06
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If you answered "yes" to the previous question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N/A.

Required Question

Employer
City of Las Cruces
Address
P.O. Box 20000

Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004
Phone
575-528-3100
575-528-3100