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ANIMAL CARETAKERS:
The GBHS is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time animal caretakers.
Candidate must have a high school education or GED equivalent; customer
service experience and a basic understanding of animal welfare; minimal
computer skills; able to lift minimum of 50 pounds; able to work well in
a team environment; able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as
necessary; meet minimum general requirements for GBHS employment as set
forth in GBHS employee handbook. Previous animal care experience a plus.
This position requires a lot of physical labor. Primary duties include:
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Cleaning details as directed by immediate supervisor
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Daily care and treatment of animals including but not limited to bathing, exercise, and behavior
- Documenting behavior observations
- Maintaining up to date identification cards for all adoptable animals
- Cleaning and maintaining the facility and grounds
- Reporting animal health concerns to Clinic Technicians in a timely manner
- Observe and follow strict nutrition and medical guidelines for animals being treated by Clinic Technicians
All applicants must submit an Application
for Employment and resume to be considered for hire. Resume may be
submitted by email
or fax (205.942.1213) to the attention of the Human Resource
Department. If you are not able
to complete the online version of our Application for Employment, you
may come to the GBHS at 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 during our normal
business
hours.
All interviews are by appointment only. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR:
The GBHS is currently looking to hire a full-time Volunteer Coordinator.
General Function
The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the volunteer program at GBHS.
Duties
Volunteer Recruitment and Training
- Researches and determines volunteer needs for respective seasons and departments
- Establishes relationships with volunteer programs from universities, clubs, civic groups, etc.
- Investigates and posts opportunities on various volunteer websites
- Reviews and prepares appropriate application materials for mailing or website posting
- Determines and schedules training session dates between volunteers and department managers
- Reviews and updates volunteer training manual with appropriate changes
- Reviews all returned volunteer applications and forms for completion and signatures
- Tracks yearly retention of new volunteers
- Establishes youth volunteering initiatives
- Conducts appropriate volunteer orientation.
Volunteer Supervision and Scheduling
- Oversees volunteer compliance with policies and procedures
- Creates and implements employee/volunteer grievance policy
- Evaluates and documents volunteer skills during and after training programs
- Reviews and coordinates volunteer needs with department managers
- Supervises and provides appropriate training for the volunteer-run Pet Pantry and Low Cost Shot Clinic
- Establishes “on-call” volunteer list
- Establishes volunteer interest groups
- Coordinates volunteers for all in-house, third party and fundraising events
- Plans, organizes, and implements volunteer recognition party and monthly volunteer recognition programs
- Maintains volunteer scheduling through volunteer database for day-to-day tasks
- Attends and participates in relevant board and/or committee meetings
In-shelter and Third Party (non-fundraising) Events
- Manages and coordinates all group volunteer events
- Supervises and helps coordinate all educational facility tours
- Ensures efficiency and cost effectiveness through in-kind donations and volunteers when needed
- Assists in the coordination of third-party events with community members, outreach program, development department and GBHS shelter operations
Public Relations
- Secures volunteers for media appearance as needed by the Event and Communication Coordinator or the Director of Development.
- Performs other such duties as required by Director of Development and/or Executive Director.
- Maintains awareness of industry standards and innovations through publications, attendance of seminars, contact with persons of equivalent positions in similar organizations, and other educational opportunities, and communicates such information to the GBHS Board of Directors and employees and volunteers of GBHS
Know How
Bachelor's degree required; management experience preferred; ability to work well with a diverse population of people; possession of high degree of common sense and good judgment; self-reliant and highly motivated; ability to work well in a team environment; excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking; good computer skills; ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary; must have two years nonprofit experience; must have knowledge of community and resources.
Physical Requirements
Requires the
physical mobility to sit and walk for moderate periods of time and to
occasionally carry or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds; ability to work
well in a team environment; meets minimum general requirements for GBHS
employment as set forth in GBHS employee handbook.
Work Environment
Basic office
setting. Must be able to work in
an environment that has animals of all types (cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc).
Must be able to work in an
environment that provides humane euthanasia of animals.
All applicants must submit an Application for Employment and resume to be considered for hire. Resume may be submitted by email or fax (205.942.1213) to the attention of the Human Resource Department. If you are not able to complete the online version of our Application for Employment, you may come to the GBHS at 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 during our normal business hours.
All interviews are by appointment only. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
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