Volunteer Coordinator

Would you like to be part of an amazing non-profit organization focused on healing through horses?  Would you like to have an impact that will help change lives every day?  If so, come join our team!

Established in 1999, Chastain Horse Park is a designated 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving riders of all ages and abilities helping them to attain their highest potential in areas of cognitive, physical and emotional development through the therapeutic relationship with a horse.  We are a PATH Intl. Premiere Accredited Center, a designation given to only centers that meet the highest standards and practices in the industry—safety, professionalism, credibility.  We are an inclusive community where riders of all abilities thrive through healing relationships with horses.

We are looking for a full time Volunteer Coordinator professional with a self-starter attitude and a passion for building and executing a volunteer management program.  The successful candidate will bring proven experience in designing, executing and measuring the impact of a robust volunteer program.  This position reports to the Therapeutic Program Director and will be a critical contributor to the program’s overall success.  Candidates must have a proven track record in volunteer management and the following skills and experience:

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ years’ experience as a volunteer coordinator, preferably for a non-profit in Atlanta
• Proven success in recruiting, engaging and retaining a diverse community of volunteers; experience in leveraging volunteer skills, abilities and connections to the benefit of the volunteers themselves and the organization
• Horse/equine experience
• Flexibility in work hours as occasional weekend work is required
• Microsoft suite proficiency

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly organized and detail oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player with proactive, excellent interpersonal skills including a strong work ethic
• Highly skilled with social media, computer use, MS Office suite; experience with or aptitude to quickly learn Salesforce/Equiforce
• Experience working with volunteers or others as a supervisory role
• Experience in working with a small, entrepreneurial nonprofit organization and ability to wear many hats.
• Passion for equine assisted activities and therapies and our equine partners a definite plus!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish baseline metrics of our current volunteer base so that progress can be measured
• Plan, build and manage a professional volunteer program through development, coordination, hands-on training and supervision of volunteers
• Volunteer cultivation and relationship management – recruit, orient and retain volunteers to assist various CHP functions; understand interests and abilities of each volunteer to optimally engage, challenge and leverage skills and other assets
• Monitor, track, evaluate and report measures of success
• Assist with administrative aspects of a Premier Accredited PATH Intl organization.
• Fill programmatic and organizational volunteer staffing needs; account for flexibility in case of volunteer commitment changes
• Assist with technological aspects:  CRM software (Salesforce), social media, etc.
• Collaborate with management for community presentations and attend pertinent community functions representing CHP
• Abide by PATH Intl. standards and maintain Premiere Accredited Center status
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed

Chastain Horse Park is located in the heart of beautiful Chastain Park in Atlanta, GA.  We offer competitive salary and flexible hours along with the opportunity to work among amazing people and horses!  Interested candidates should send resume to therapeutic.lessons@chastainhorsepark.org.