Adoption & Rescue Coordinator

City of Cleburne; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleburne seeks an Animal Services Coordinator to improve live outcomes for adopted animals. You will coordinate adoptions, work with rescue and foster partners, counsel adopters, promote animals, and manage events and transfers to reduce length of stay.

You will maintain placement records, lead volunteers, and assist with shelter operations as needed, reporting to the Animal Services Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in animal sheltering, animal care, rescue coordination, veterinary services, or a related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• A valid Class C Texas driver's license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Required to complete assigned Public Information training and any other mandatory training in accordance with City policies and established deadlines

Responsibilities

• Coordinate animal adoption and rescue-placement activities to increase live outcomes and reduce length of stay.
• Develop relationships with rescue and foster organizations, counsels adopters, promotes available animals, coordinates adoption events and transfers.
• Maintain accurate placement records and assist with shelter operations as needed.
• Provide lead direction to volunteers, community service workers, and shelter attendants.

Skills

Humane animal care

Shelter operations

Disease prevention

Adoption promotions

Social media

Animal behavioral evaluation

Coordinating placements with partners

Recordkeeping

Shelter management systems

Adoption events planning

Training volunteers

Clear compassionate communication

Multitasking & prioritization

Map interpretation

Ability to work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Compensation - $19.28/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Animal Services Manager, coordinates animal adoption and rescue-placement activities to increase live outcomes and reduce animals’ length of stay. Develops relationships with rescue and foster organizations, counsels prospective adopters, promotes available animals, coordinates adoption events and animal transfers, and maintains accurate placement records. Provides lead direction to assigned volunteers, community service workers, and shelter attendants and assists with animal care and shelter operations as needed.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of humane animal care, shelter operations, disease prevention, animal behavior, and safe handling practices
• Knowledge of animal adoption, rescue, foster, transfer, and live-outcome practices
• Knowledge of applicable animal-control laws, City policies, safety procedures, and recordkeeping requirements
• Knowledge of public outreach, adoption promotions, social media, and animal-marketing practices
• Skill in safely handling and restraining animals of varied sizes, breeds, health conditions, and temperaments
• Skill in evaluating animal behavior, counseling prospective adopters, and matching animals with appropriate homes
• Skill in coordinating animal placements and maintaining relationships with rescue, foster, veterinary, and community partners
• Skill in maintaining accurate animal, medical, placement, financial, and operational records
• Skill in using animal-shelter management systems, GIS mapping, databases, and other job-related technology
• Skill in planning and coordinating adoption events, promotions, animal transportation, and community-outreach activities
• Skill in providing lead direction, training, and support to employees and volunteers
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately and manage difficult or emotionally sensitive interactions
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and respond effectively to changing or time-sensitive animal-placement needs
• Ability to interpret maps, addresses, and property information to determine City limits and service jurisdiction
• Ability to work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in animal sheltering, animal care, rescue coordination, veterinary services, or a related field; or

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

Experience coordinating adoptions, rescue placements, volunteers, or community outreach

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A valid Class C Texas driver's license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

Required to complete assigned Public Information training and any other mandatory training in accordance with City policies and established deadlines