Wild Bird Rehabilitation
Wild Bird Rehabilitation (WBR) has been at the forefront of caring for ill, injured and orphaned songbirds for the past 34 years. Each year we help an average of 2,000 patients and field 10,000 phone calls from rescuers. We continue to be the only frontline organization in the state of Missouri providing direct medical care and support to our native wild songbirds. We also provide public education regarding the humane treatment of wild songbirds and the conservation of their habitat.
Our work sustains native songbird populations statewide and provides educational opportunities for thousands of Missourians. WBR is licensed and permitted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and is a member of the National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association and the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council.
WBR is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Volunteer and Events Manager. The particulars of this position are as follows:
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-Time, hourly (non-exempt)
Location: Wild Bird Rehabilitation, 9624 Midland Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63144
Compensation: $18.00-18.50/hr.
Schedule: Flexible, including occasional evenings and weekends
Position Overview
The Volunteer and Events Manager plays a vital leadership role at WBR, ensuring smooth daily operations by managing WBR’s volunteer program. Volunteers are the foundation of WBR’s mission, and this position ensures that volunteers are well-trained, supported, celebrated and integrated into WBR’s work with confidence and purpose.
In addition to overseeing WBR’s volunteer network, the Volunteer and Events Manager helps to lead event coordination, supports donor relations, contributes to committee and fundraising work and otherwise plays a key role in public outreach and organizational communication.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Management
● Lead volunteer recruitment, orientation and hands-on training programs.
● Assess volunteers’ strengths and assign each volunteer an appropriate role, which may include volunteer mentoring and floor supervision, to maximize engagement and effectiveness.
● Build, manage and adjust weekly volunteer schedules in alignment with organizational needs and volunteer availability.
● Serve as the primary point of contact for all volunteer-related communication.
● Provide ongoing support, coaching and feedback to ensure a positive volunteer experience.
● Respond promptly and professionally to all volunteer inquiries and scheduling issues.
● Coordinate last-minute shift coverage and substitutions to maintain daily operations.
● Supervise the volunteer phone team and collaborate with the Lead Volunteer to ensure coverage.
● Lead external volunteer groups for special projects and ensure smooth execution.
● Develop and maintain volunteer training manuals, presentations and resource materials.
Events & Fundraising Support
● Play a central role in planning, organizing and executing WBR’s annual Trivia Night and other volunteer engagement events.
● Attend community events to engage with the public and promote WBR and its mission.
● Participate in internal committees to support programs, campaigns and initiatives established by the Executive Director.
● Contribute to the creation of engaging content for newsletters and social media as it relates to volunteer recognition and communication.
● Manage social media posting across platforms.
Qualifications
● Proven experience in volunteer coordination, nonprofit administration and/or event planning.
● Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
● Ability to lead and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds.
● Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs.
● Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and scheduling tools.
● Experience managing social media platforms (preferred).
● Experience in wildlife, conservation or animal welfare (preferred).
● Availability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
● Primarily onsite at WBR with occasional offsite events.
● May involve light physical work (e.g., lifting up to 25 lbs, assisting with setup at events).
● Comfortable working in a small, team-oriented nonprofit setting.
Application Information
A resume with cover letter and/or inquiries should be submitted to : wbr.edir@gmail.com.
Wild Bird Rehabilitation
9624 Midland Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63114
(314) 426-6400
