Northwest Animal Companions

Being a part of our team is an unbelievably rewarding experience. Are you looking for a group to dedicate your time and energy to? We may have just the right spot for you! Below are listed positions that we are looking to fill with the right people. Please contact us if you are interested.

POSITION TITLE:  Volunteer Associate Director

Job Purpose:  Develop and implement policies and procedures for utilizing and maintaining volunteers; utilize volunteers to their fullest potential to achieve NAC mission.

Term:  1 year

Reports to: Board of Directors

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement volunteer policies and procedures for all volunteers and volunteer managers.
• Recruit, orient, interview & place volunteers.
• Work with all NAC Associate Directors and program coordinators/volunteers to update volunteer job descriptions as necessary.
• Counsel NAC Associate Directors and program coordinators/volunteers with volunteer policies and volunteer management issues.
• Develop and maintain current job descriptions for and recruit and train Volunteer Program coordinators and volunteers.
• Document and evaluate volunteer service hours.
• Serve as a role model to encourage staff to know and utilize volunteers as a team.
• Recognize volunteer efforts.
• Staff day-of- event volunteers for major fundraisers and events.
• Maintain an active bank of volunteers to assist with NAC programs.
• Act as a liaison with Associate Directors/program coordinators and other volunteers to resolve volunteer grievances.
• Maintain professional contact with other volunteer managers.

 Qualifications:

• Be able to devote the time necessary to complete the position’s responsibilities.
• Volunteer experience with NAC in a variety of programs or other similar experience.
• Dedication to NAC’s mission.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work well with and motivate a variety of people.
• Past experience in project management, program development and/or management.
• Access to a computer and e-mail.
• Proficient in word processing.

POSITION TITLE:   Education Associate DirectorJob Purpose:  to develop and implement a education program that will serve the purpose of the NAC mission to promote responsible pet ownership and increase funding and grant opportunities by providing programs that benefit children.Term: 1 year Reports to:  Board of Directors

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, direct and develop NAC education program that will meet its mission and purpose of educating the public on responsible pet ownership.
• Conduct community outreach for the educational program.
• Responsible for ensuring program curricula meet proposed and received grant guidelines and requirements.  
• Responsible for coordinating promotional and informational materials that accomplish NAC’s educational purpose for all NAC events.
• Work with the Treasurer and Fundraising Committee to develop an education program budget and monitor income and expenditures for all education activities to ensure adherence to the budget.
• Ensure that complete and accurate records of all donors are compiled and submitted in a timely manner to the Secretary to maintain.
• Responsible for ensuring that NAC builds a relationship with the community, schools, community groups, etc. and ensuring that education activities are communicated to the community and membership.
• Develop and maintain education program policies and procedures.
• Ensure that Policies and Procedures (including coordinators/volunteer job descriptions) are in place for the education programs with appropriate documentation.
• Recruit and train education coordinators/volunteers in their respective program area.
• Supervise education volunteers and work with Volunteer AD to resolve volunteer management issues.
• Submit information to the Public Relations AD/team in a timely manner to ensure effective media coverage of all events and work closely with Public Relations AD/team in creating fundraising promotional materials.

Qualifications:

• Be able to devote the time necessary to complete the position’s responsibilities.
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills. 
• Have experience in program development or teaching or working with children.
• Dedication to the NAC Mission.
• Experience volunteering with NAC and generally knowledgeable about its programs.
• Excellent personal relations skills and ability to work with varied and diverse group of individuals including volunteers, individual and corporate donors.