Director of Volunteer Management and HR (Hybrid)

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Director, Volunteer Management & HR

Hybrid Volunteer Position

Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality.

With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive! visit https://dallaspetsalive.org

Volunteer programs have the most diverse workforce on earth and require skilled leadership to meld a very wide range of styles, situations, and motivations into a cohesive unit. The Director of Volunteer Management & HR encompasses a people first, business second approach. Recognizing that to motivate people to continue volunteering you must understand those people and their needs and motivations - and concentrate on ensuring that you can meet those needs and motivations. As the Director of Volunteer Management & HR, you'll lead the human resources and volunteer management team that supports our entire organization.

Team: Volunteer & HR Team

Location: Hybrid/Virtual - Located in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (DFW). Mostly virtual, however able to be in-person as needed for select events.

Time Commitment: 10-20 hours per week

Compensation: This is a Volunteer Position with no monetary compensation. After one year of service, we issue a professional letter of recommendation, as well as a LinkedIn recommendation(s) as applicable.

Reports to: Executive Director

Works with: Internal and external key stakeholders across the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

HR Management

• Leading the HR and Volunteer Team, including planning, developing, and coordinating policies, activities, budget, strategic goals, and the compensated workforce. This can include recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating both the volunteer and compensated workforce, as well as ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

• A strong and resilient mindset and work ethic to be an advocate for your time, team and the best decisions for the organization from the HR lens.

Volunteer Management

• Ensuring volunteers are recognized and rewarded for their contributions within a limited budget. This can include tracking volunteer efforts, hosting events for volunteers, and assessing accountability for retention rates.

Motivating Volunteers & Leading a Team

• The Director should understand the motivations, interests, and talents of each volunteer. They should also be creative in finding ways to welcome volunteers and include them in the organization with a limited budget, cognizant of the time and resources many volunteers sacrifice.

• Ensuring the Volunteer and HR team is kept informed of all DPA events, changes to the organization, and overall major communication.

• Being present and representing the team at DPA events and providing volunteer data and updates to the organization and Board of Directors.

• Oversee and ensure that the team is meeting deadlines and hitting goals in a timely manner, holding the team accountable as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications best suited for this position:

· SHRM-SCP/CP or S/PHR certification, required

· CPLP and TMI certifications favored

· Non-profit Volunteer Management experience

· 3+ Years of Human Resources Leadership

· Adherence to Leadership Principles

· Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· Proficiency with Gmail and G-Suite applications

· Fluency in English; bilingual a plus!

· Ability to operate a computer or mobile device

· Bachelor’s and/or Masters in the relevant field(s) of social work, human resources, hospitality, and/or business administration.

· Must have experience with a strategic volunteer management role in either a paid position or highly responsible volunteer position

· Must be able to successfully collaborate with other team members with a variety of management styles and personalities

· Must possess excellent people-management and leadership abilities

· Reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, highly preferred

What we look for in our Volunteers:

· Commitment to DPA!’s mission and values.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills to always maintain professional level correspondence.

· A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA! in a positive manner to our supporters and the public.

· A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner.

· A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare.

· Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.

Our Commitment to You:

Dallas Pets Alive! champions a world where:

1. Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding.

2. We treat all living beings as they wish to be treated.

DPA is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We will lead with positive intent and foster inclusivity and belonging in all that we do.

DPA! has a zero-tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

For general information about volunteering, visit https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/

Dallas Pets Alive! is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact volunteer@dallaspetsalive.org.