Community Programs Coordinator

Overview

Position:
Part Time Community Programs Coordinator

Location:

Reno Campus – Reno, NV 89502
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $18.00 – $20.00 Hourly
Travel:
Travel varies based on position

Care for pets. Find them homes. Save lives. That’s the mission at Nevada Humane Society. We’re a high-save organization helping nearly 34,000 animals in our community each year and caring for approximately 10,000 across both of our campuses. Through sheltering, adoptions and community-centered programs, NHS helps find pets loving homes and keeps them there. We are seeking a Part-Time Community Programs Coordinator to join our team at our Reno Campus.

In this role, you’ll provide daily care, support positive outcomes, and help match pets with the families who will love them for life.

At NHS, lifesaving work is powered by dedicated professionals. We support our team with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and a workplace rooted in compassion, teamwork, and purpose.

As a Community Programs Coordinator, you contribute to Nevada Humane Society’s mission by strengthening our presence beyond the shelter and into the heart of our communities. You coordinate programs such as Pet Pantry, Community Cats, and emerging outreach initiatives that educate, support, and engage pet owners and community members alike. Your work supports keeping pets and people together through accessible resources and compassionate connection, reflecting our commitment to care for pets, find them homes, and save lives.

• Represent Nevada Humane Society at community events, fostering relationships that highlight our mission and services.
• Build partnerships with local organizations, agencies, and community leaders to expand awareness and access to NHS programs.
• Engage thoughtfully with diverse populations, prioritizing those most in need of support, and deliver services responsibly within NHS’s available resources.
• Deliver presentations, workshops, or educational sessions that promote responsible pet ownership and community resources.
• Serve as the main point of contact and program administrator for our community programs, including Community Cats and Pet Pantry.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and promote new community initiatives (educational, supportive, or collaborative programs).
• Ensure programs are accessible, effective, and aligned with NHS’s mission of keeping pets in loving homes.
• Track and report on program outcomes, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers involved in community program delivery.
• Build a positive, engaging experience for volunteers that reflects NHS’s brand attributes of being delightful, wholehearted, and insightful.
• Coordinate scheduling, assignments, and recognition efforts to strengthen volunteer retention.
• Serve as a connector between all NHS Campuses, ensuring consistent community engagement across regions.
• Partner with internal departments to integrate community programs with organizational goals.
• Act as an information source for both internal and external stakeholders regarding our Community Programs.
• Share stories, successes, and resources in ways that are warm, approachable, and brand aligned.
• Provide compassionate, clear, and accurate information to the public about NHS services and programs.
• Develop outreach materials in collaboration with the Philanthropy Department to ensure consistent messaging.
• Maintain accurate records of program participation, inventory, and volunteer contributions.
• Monitor and evaluate program efficiency and community impact, recommending improvements based on feedback from those served or observed during delivery.
• Uphold ASV standards of animal welfare and NHS values in all programming.

• Help promote fundraising activities and solicit support for the agency overall.
• Interact with co-workers and volunteers in an efficient and courteous manner to ensure a cooperative team environment across departments.
• Maintain and promote a positive public image relevant to Nevada Humane Society standards.
• Represent NHS professionally with customers, donors, and business partners.
• Attend and…