Join the TROT Team

Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities is growing, and we are looking for mission-driven individuals who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our participants, families, volunteers, and community.

TROT provides equine-assisted programs that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being for individuals of all abilities. Our team values compassion, teamwork, professionalism, and a heart for service.

We are currently hiring for the following part-time positions:

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Volunteer Coordinator

Position Type: Part-Time
Hours: 10 hours per week
Reports To: Executive Director

Hourly rate: $20.00-$22.00, based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, supporting, and retaining volunteers for TROT’s programs and special events. This position ensures that classes, stable hands, camps, clubs, and events are appropriately staffed with volunteers and serves as a key connection between volunteers, instructors, students, and staff.

The Volunteer Coordinator plays an important role in creating a welcoming, organized, and positive environment where volunteers feel supported and participants receive the best experience possible.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteers for adaptive riding classes, camps, clubs, stable hands, and special events.

• Maintain volunteer schedules and communicate assignments clearly.

• Help ensure adequate volunteer coverage for programs and activities.

• Assist with finding substitute volunteers when scheduling changes occur.

• Meet with volunteers at the beginning of classes to help ensure smooth program operations.

• Support instructors by helping volunteers understand their assignments and responsibilities.

• Address volunteer questions or concerns during program times.

• Build positive relationships with volunteers and help create a welcoming volunteer culture.

• Track volunteer participation and hours.

• Provide regular updates to the Executive Director regarding volunteer needs and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferred.

• Minimum of one year of administrative, customer service, volunteer coordination, scheduling, or office support experience preferred.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple schedules and priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, staff, students, and families.

• Dependable, flexible, and solution-oriented.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Experience in a nonprofit, equine, therapeutic riding, youth, or recreational setting is helpful but not required.

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How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief letter of interest to:

Jessica Parnell, Executive Director
Email: jessica@trot3cities.org

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Please include the position title in the subject line.

TROT is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for staff, volunteers, participants, and families.