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.

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

• 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.

• 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,…