Volunteer Leadership

This position is flexible and will be tailored to the candidate's experience and qualifications. Depending on your background, the role may be filled as a Volunteer Director, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, or Volunteer Leadership Intern.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, onboard, and retain volunteers
• Lead volunteer orientations and ongoing training sessions
• Schedule volunteers across all Equestrian Bridges programs and events
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer communication
• Manage volunteer records, scheduling, and hour tracking within the Bloomerang Volunteer Portal
• Maintain volunteer policies, procedures, and safety expectations
• Collaborate with instructors, equine staff, and leadership to ensure appropriate volunteer coverage
• Support therapeutic riding lessons, camps, special events, and community outreach
• Build strong relationships that encourage volunteer engagement and long-term retention
• Foster a welcoming, organized, and mission-driven volunteer culture

Requirements

• Loves working with people and building meaningful relationships
• Has an outgoing, friendly, and positive personality
• Is highly organized with excellent time-management skills
• Communicates clearly and confidently with individuals and groups
• Can lead with professionalism while creating a welcoming environment
• Is dependable, self-motivated, and willing to take initiative
• Enjoys problem-solving and working collaboratively as part of a team
• Is passionate about serving the community and making a meaningful impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading, coordinating, managing, or working with volunteers preferred
• Experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, education, recreation, customer service, or a related field preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Comfortable learning and using volunteer management software (Bloomerang experience is a plus)
• Horse or barn experience is preferred, but not required
• Willingness to learn Equestrian Bridges' horse safety procedures and volunteer protocols
• Comfortable working in both an office and outdoor, horse-centered environment
• Commitment to professionalism, safety, and the mission of Equestrian Bridges

About the Role

This is more than a volunteer management position—it's an opportunity to help build a community of volunteers who directly impact the lives of children, veterans, first responders, and families throughout Northwest Arkansas. Every volunteer you recruit, train, and encourage helps create meaningful connections between humans and horses while supporting life-changing equine-assisted services.

Full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities are available. Final title and compensation are determined based on experience and qualifications. Training is provided on Equestrian Bridges' volunteer procedures and horse safety.