Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 110 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice.

Purpose of Position: The Campaign Coordinator will support the Dumb Friends League in coordinating a signature-gathering campaign to get a measure on the Colorado ballot. The Campaign Coordinator will play a crucial role in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for recruiting signature gathering volunteers throughout the state using various channels such as social media, community outreach, and partner relationships.
• Schedule and facilitate trainings to familiarize volunteers with the signature gathering process.
• Provide ongoing training and support to volunteers to enhance their effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for volunteers, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain the schedules and ensure adequate coverage for events and other collection opportunities in the community.
• Monitor volunteer progress towards goal and provide support as needed.
• Respond to all inquiries from community members interested in supporting the signature gathering effort.
• Provide regular communication, including campaign updates and signature gathering opportunities to volunteers supporting this effort.
• Maintain accurate records of volunteer information, including contact details, assigned petitions, dates, signatures gathered, and hours volunteered.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources

Organizational Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics
• Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
• Customer and Community Focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellence

Position Key Competencies

• Communication
• Organization
• Cultural Competence

Supervisory Responsibility

• Volunteers

Travel

• This position requires driving a company vehicle
• This position requires some travel around Metro Denver and the front range.

Compensation: $21.60-$22.75 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Performs work primarily in an office setting. Potentially prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive motion. May work in an area with high noise level. Potentially subject to animal bites and scratches. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Occasional lifting with reasonable accommodation.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on June 13, 2024.

Requirements
Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Required

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: Previous experience in volunteer coordination or related work.
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record