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Volunteer Coordinator

Salary

$57,163.69 - $65,738.24 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07297

Department

Animal Shelter & Adoption Ctr

Division

Animal Shelter

Opening Date

01/02/2026

Closing Date

1/19/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, the Volunteer Coordinator manages all aspects of the shelter’s volunteer program to include recruitment, onboarding, training, communications, supervision, recognition, and retention. As a member of the shelter’s leadership team, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible to develop and innovate the volunteer program and provide support and direction for current and prospective volunteers. Through continuously assessing and identifying needs, the Volunteer Coordinator ensures volunteers are well-matched into meaningful roles that help support the mission and day-to-day operational needs of the Riverdale Animal Shelter.

+ Work Schedule: Work schedule is five eight-hour days per week. One weekend day is generally required. Some evenings required for special events and trainings.

+ Work Location: Riverdale Animal Shelter 12155 Park Blvd. Brighton, CO 80601

Examples of Duties for Success

+ Develop and lead continuous processes to effectively recruit, train, and retain volunteers.

+ Facilitate orientations, presentations, meetings, and trainings.

+ Respond to volunteer inquiries. Screen and onboard potential volunteers.

+ Monitor the performance and wellbeing of volunteers. Proactively engage in timely and respectful conversations to address concerns, provide feedback, and support growth.

+ Engage staff to identify organizational needs and develop volunteer roles and procedures.

+ Implement targeted marketing and volunteer recruitment strategies that encourage broad participation and ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

+ Coordinate volunteer recognition initiatives and events. Maintain an active recognition plan.

+ Compose and distribute weekly volunteer communications.

+ Develop and update volunteer position descriptions and training materials ensuring effectiveness and inclusivity.

+ Accurately maintain all volunteer files, documents, and database records.

+ Prepare monthly statistics of volunteer service hours and other performance metrics.

+ Foster collaboration with local animal welfare organizations, schools, and community groups.

+ Support the Community Engagement Manager with internship programs and volunteer centric community events.

+ Work closely with the county Communications team to update and promote volunteer opportunities and enhance website and social media pages.

+ Ensure workplace safety for volunteers by identifying risks, implementing guidelines, and following all safety protocols and procedures.

+ Work with shelter employees to maintain positive and collaborative volunteer-staff relationships.

+ Provide support and co-supervision of foster volunteers as needed.

+ Serve on the shelter’s Management Team and act as the Manager on Duty as needed.

+ Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

+ Exercises direct supervision over volunteers.

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

+ Working knowledge of the principles and best practices for volunteer management.

+ Prior experience with the direct supervision of employees or volunteers.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, including the ability to exercise good judgment in highly sensitive situations.

+ Experience collaborating with individuals from varied backgrounds and fostering an inclusive, respectful environment.

+ Prior public speaking or group facilitation experience, and an enjoyment of and comfort level with speaking in front of large groups.

+ Understanding of animal welfare and a commitment to the humane treatment of animals.

+ Training in or the ability to become trained and certified in fear-fear animal handling.

+ Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and consistently meet project deadlines.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office to include, Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel.

+ Knowledge of or the ability to learn volunteer and animal-specific database programs (including Better Impact and Chameleon).

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

More Qualifications for Success

Education/Training:

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent.

+ Bachelors’ degree in related field strongly preferred

Experience:

+ Two (2) years of professional experience supervising volunteers or paid employees required.

+ One (1) year of direct volunteer management experience strongly preferred.

+ One (1) year experience in an animal shelter or other animal welfare organization strongly preferred.

License or Certificate:

+ Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.

Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.

Other:

+ Bilingual Spanish a plus. Would be compensated for ability upon successful completion of required testing.

+ Work can be emotionally taxing and is performed throughout shelter and internal office settings.

+ Exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, potentially fearful/fractious animals.

+ Allergies to animals and chemicals used to sanitize facilities must be controllable through medication or other means.

+ Ability to provide hands on volunteer training and operational support, including occasional assistance with cleaning animal kennels.

+ Potential for standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds. Frequent computer use.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Do you possess at least Two (2) years of professional experience supervising volunteers or paid employees?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please select your highest level of education:

+ High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate

+ None of the Above

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Do you currently possess or do you have the ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

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Tell us about a time you had to adapt your approach to meet the needs of a diverse group of people. What did you learn?

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What are up to three unique aspects about coordinating volunteers in an animal shelter setting?

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Describe how you lead, motivate, and inspire others.

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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