This exciting position is responsible for the coordination of volunteer programs focused on connecting our volunteer community with opportunities that support the Houston Zoo through involvement in daily operations, events, and initiatives. In addition, our coordinator facilitates and maintains an active recruitment process designed to meet the demand for coverage of events with volunteer participation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of the bi-annual volunteer recognition events

Coordinate all Adult All-Volunteer Meetings

Develop and implement logistics of multiple adult volunteer recruitments per year

Develop content and objectives for new adult volunteer orientations

Facilitate website updates for new volunteers and specific event recruitment in collaboration with internal departments

Collaborate with multiple Zoo departments to assess volunteer needs and assist with processes to meet those needs

Liaison, communicate, and facilitate connections between volunteer programs, volunteer committees, Zoo staff, and community partnerships

Education and Experience

BA/BS degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant work experience dealing with volunteer recruitment and organization

Work Hours

Normal schedule – 4 weekdays and 1 weekend day, 8am -5pm, some evenings / weekends / holidays required

ABOUT HOUSTON ZOO

The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! There are over 2 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well-being of our residents and guests. We strive to ensure the protection of all the counterparts of the animals we have at the Zoo and in the wild.

Join the Houston Zoo and become a part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities.  Houston Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer