Volunteer Coordinator

Job overview

The Volunteer Coordinator works in office and animal shelter environments in Birmingham, Alabama. The posting lists a salary of $45,000 per year. The Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s volunteer program supports organizational operations, events, and its mission. The coordinator develops and manages volunteer services, from recruitment and onboarding through scheduling, training, engagement, and recognition. The role integrates volunteers into daily operations and events, strengthening organizational capacity and community relationships.

What you'll do

• Design and improve the volunteer program
• develop service descriptions and staffing plans
• assess organizational needs and deploy volunteers
• recruit, screen, onboard, and place volunteers
• coordinate volunteer staffing for events and group service days
• maintain records and scheduling systems
• provide orientation and training
• support conflict resolution and recognition
• monitor program performance and budgets
• prepare engagement and impact reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

volunteer coordinator

volunteer program

birmingham al

animal shelter

volunteer recruitment

volunteer training

event coordination

volunteer scheduling

community partnerships

tuesday–saturday

$45k

full-time

paid time off

health benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role includes event staffing and shelter-tour scheduling, with a typical Tuesday–Saturday schedule that may change based on events and organizational needs.

About the employer

Greater Birmingham Humane Society Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.