Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager

Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager - Hybrid

Position Summary:

Nuzzles & Co, a respected nonprofit in Park City, Utah, that is dedicated to rescuing and finding adoptive homes for  at-risk and homeless dogs and cats seeks a passionate Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager. This role strengthens our visibility in our local Park City community and beyond by recruiting, training, and inspiring volunteers, while coordinating approximately 60 community, adoption, and fundraising events each year to amplify our mission and impact.

Nuzzles & Co has worked for 35 years to rescue and shelter dogs and cats and ready them for loving adoptive homes. Since its founding in 1990, Nuzzles has placed nearly 30,000 rescued animals. Nuzzles is an appreciated nonprofit in the local community and has been regularly recognized from year to year as a top community organization in an annual readers’ poll of the local Park Record newspaper. 

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteer Management (50%)

Serve as the main point of contact for volunteer recruitment and engagement

Identify volunteer opportunities to support Nuzzles’ veterinary, animal care, administrative, and adoption goals, in collaboration with Nuzzles’ staff

Recommend and set volunteer policies 

Screen and approve, or deny, volunteer applications and maintain a database of active volunteers 

Welcome and onboard volunteers 

Maintain a current schedule of volunteer opportunities and lead email outreach to inform them about volunteer opportunities

Notify volunteers about event logistics and possible scheduling changes.

Track volunteer hours 

Create content for volunteer trainings 

Plan and host volunteer orientations, trainings, and volunteer appreciation events.

Event Planning and Implementation (40%)

Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, schools, and community organizations to expand event and volunteer opportunities

Plan, calendar, and coordinate approximately four to six events monthly (e.g. Snuggle Lounges, Park Silly, adoption events, and engagement with other local community organizations such as schools, other local nonprofits, businesses, etc.), implemented with volunteer support

Develop task lists to ensure efficient planning and execution of each event

Coordinate event marketing and communications with Nuzzles social media and communications staff

Manage the logistics for all events, ensuring that animals and all needed supplies arrive at events on a timely manner and return to Nuzzles at event-end

Identify volunteer assignments for group events at the Nuzzles’ Rescue Ranch in advance of volunteer arrival, in coordination with Nuzzles’ Ranch staff

Manage groups onsite of eight or more volunteers visiting Nuzzles’ Rescue Ranch and Adoption Center. 

Administrative and Cross-Functional Support (10%)

Collaborate with fundraising staff to support fundraising and stewardship strategies and opportunities

Prepare reports on volunteer engagement 

Support grant proposals and reports by providing relevant event and volunteer data

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, liability coverage, and safety procedures.

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in event planning and/or managing volunteer programs, preferably in a nonprofit setting

Responsive and enthusiastic self-starter who will confidently and competently manage enthusiastic volunteers and community partner relationships 

Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Comfortable with public speaking and community engagement

Proficiency using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and volunteer/event management platforms (e.g.Volgistics)

Ability to work flexible hours, including early evenings and weekends as needed, with support from other colleagues at Nuzzles. 

Other Desired Attributes: 

Able to lift and handle dogs weighing up to 50 pounds 

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are ideal

Experience with donor stewardship and sponsorship development

Demonstrated passion for the organization’s mission and values

Interest in a hybrid location (onsite + remote)

Salary range: $42,000 - $50,000 annually, based on experience. This full-time, exempt position includes health care and dental, PTO of 5 days at 6 months of employment and 10 days of PTO beginning in year 2. 

Please send your resume and letter of interest to jobs@nuzzlesandco.org.