Volunteer Coordinator

Homeless Animal Rescue Team

Job Description

Volunteer Coordinator — Part-Time
HART of Maine | Cumberland, Maine
$20–$25 per hour, depending on experience | 15–20 hours per week | On-site

Help people turn their love of cats into meaningful volunteer service.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. They care for cats, welcome adopters, support foster families, and help keep the shelter running.

HART of Maine is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator who enjoys connecting with people and organizing the details that help them succeed. You’ll welcome new volunteers, help them find suitable roles, and support the people who already give their time to our mission.

Our nonprofit shelter provides refuge, comfort, and comprehensive medical attention to cats who have been surrendered, abandoned, injured, or abused, and helps them find appropriate, loving homes.

What you’ll do
Working closely with HART’s Board, staff, and volunteer leaders, you will:
• Recruit volunteers through community outreach, local connections, and events.
• Guide applicants through interviews, paperwork, orientation, and placement.
• Coordinate schedules and help identify volunteer coverage needs.
• Answer questions, address routine concerns, and help volunteers feel informed and supported.
• Work with staff and team leaders to coordinate training and guidance.
• Maintain volunteer records, participation information, and communications.
• Develop recognition and engagement efforts that encourage volunteers to stay involved.
• Prepare a monthly report highlighting volunteer activity, accomplishments, needs, and recommendations.
• Support shelter events and provide occasional office assistance.

What you’ll bring
• Experience in volunteer coordination, administrative support, nonprofit operations, or another people-focused setting.
• Clear communication skills and a friendly, professional approach.
• The ability to organize schedules, manage several priorities, and follow through.
• Good judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new software.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• An interest in animal welfare and comfort working around cats in a shelter environment.

Experience recruiting, training, mentoring, or supervising volunteers is especially helpful. Familiarity with Volgistics or Animal Shelter Manager is a plus.

What makes this opportunity appealing
You’ll help people find a rewarding way to contribute and build the volunteer support that makes daily shelter care possible. The position offers 15–20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling available.

Candidates interested in combining this position with HART’s Administrative Coordinator role may indicate that interest in their application.

How to apply
Apply at https://homeless-animal-rescue-team-of-main.careerplug.com/jobs/3693122 with your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in HART. Please indicate whether you prefer part-time work or would also like to be considered for the combined full-time position.

HART provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations during the application process and employment. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate.

This is a part time job