Important and Essential duties: Your duties as a Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator may include, but are not limited to the following: At the Department of Animal Care and Control, plans, directs and oversees the operation of a volunteer program, community affairs, and related public relations/information functions; assesses productivity, sets goals and establishes work-related priorities; recommends and implements policies and procedures for volunteer, community affairs and related public relations/information programs; works with managers to identify needs and opportunities for utilization of volunteers, and ensures that programs address and meet department needs.  At the Department of Recreation and Park, plans, directs and oversees an area of the department's city-wide volunteer program, such as natural areas, trails, recreational programs, service learning/environmental education and/or parks; assesses productivity, sets goals and establishes work-related priorities; recommends and implements policies and procedures for assigned program; works with managers, staff and coordinators of other volunteer programs to identify needs and opportunities for utilization of volunteers, and to ensure that assigned program addresses and meets department needs: and participates as a team member to support all areas of the volunteer program. The duties include working with youth and adult volunteers in the field. Recruits, screens and oversees the training and retention of volunteers; coordinates, schedules, monitors and evaluates their work to assure maximum program coverage and effectiveness; assures that all departmental procedures are followed; handles public inquiries and any problem situations that may arise involving volunteer programs or staff. Designs, develops and implements training and orientation classes in a variety of areas including program procedures, applicable laws and departmental policies, techniques for dealing effectively with the public, use of educational and interpretive materials, and other areas specific to department and program mission and goals. Establishes and maintains contacts and relationships with schools, community and corporate groups, other City departments, community leaders, and representatives of outside agencies and the media; develops and organizes community and media events, public service announcements, press releases and other publications to promote and publicize department functions and programs. Organizes and implements service learning programs, educational workshops, events and presentations to local groups, schools and civic organizations; conducts tours for visiting professionals, the media and members of the public.  Develops, produces and distributes newsletters, information flyers and other written material, including use of desktop publishing software, and is responsible for updating information on department/program website.  Maintains schedules, timesheets, files and records for volunteers, including basic database management and development of statistical data; orders and maintains supplies, tools and equipment for program.  Participates in fund development activities for program/department, such as organizing events, grant writing and development of partnerships with other organizations.