Adoptions Coordinator

US Lawns; Effingham (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina Retirement System

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Employee Health Clinic

Onsite Employee Workout Facility

Tuition Reimbursement Program

South Carolina Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental Insurance Options

Discounted rates at local fitnessfacil

Job summary

Florence County seeks an Adoptions Coordinator to promote positive outcomes for onsite adoptable animals through promotions on websites, social media, and at adoption events.

You will organize on-site and off-site events, coordinate with supervisors on evaluations, conduct regular welfare checks, greet the public, facilitate reclamation, and document behavior and health assessments to support placement decisions.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Professional experience working with animals preferred.
• Requires SC Driver’s license.
• Must obtain Humane Euthanasia certification within one year of hire.
• Must obtain a category 8 Pesticide Applicator within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Promotes adoptable animals via website, social media, and events.
• Organizes on-site and off-site adoption events.
• Coordinates with Operations Superintendent and Clinical Tech Supervisor on evaluations.
• Conducts regular facility walk-throughs to assess animal health and behavior.
• Greets the public and assists with pet reclamation and adoptions.
• Intakes animals and assists with intake from officers.
• Performs behavioral and health evaluations of all animals.
• Cleans kennels, provides water and food for animals.
• Administers medications and tracks medical records.
• Assists team to ensure adoption, rescue, and TNR programs.
• Works after hours and weekends during events and on-call rotations.
• Monitors supply inventories and alerts supervisor of low stock.
• Transports animals to rescues, veterinarians, and clinics.
• Performs humane euthanasia following proper procedures.
• Supervises inmates in daily activities, ensuring safety and protocol adherence.
• Evaluates and recommends animals for potential adoption.
• Interacts professionally with the public, co-workers, veterinarians, and partners.
• Operates equipment to spray for mosquitos when needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Event coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

The Adoptions Coordinator is responsible for promoting positive outcomes for onsite adoptable animals through promotions on websites, social media, and onsite/offsite adoption events.

Essential Functions:

• Builds and maintains accurate promotions and media compaigns of our adoptable animals on various social media and adoptions websites, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, Petfinder, Facebook etc.
• Organizes and manages on-site and off-site adoption events.
• Coordinates with Operations Superintendent and Clinical Tech Supervisor to ensure adoptable animals have been properly evaluated for placement.
• Conducts regular walk-throughs of the facility to observe, evaluate, and report any abnormal conditions or behaviors of the animals.
• Greets and assists the public in reclamation of pets and potential adoptions.
• Intake animals from the public and assist intaking animals from officers.
• Performs behavioral and health evaluations of all animals in the facility.
• Cleans and sanitizes kennels, provides fresh water, and feeds animals as needed.
• Administers medications, vaccinations, and treatments as directed.
• Maintains accurate medical records and documentation of all healthcare provided to animals.
• Assist team members when needed to ensure efficiency and productivity with all programs such as Adoption, Rescue, and our TNR program.
• Works after hours and weekends as assigned, including during on-call rotations and scheduled events.
• Monitor supply inventories and alerts supervisor of low stocks.
• Transports animals to and from, rescue agencies, veterinarian offices, and clinics.
• Performs and assists with humane euthanasia, following proper procedures and adherence to protocols.
• Supervises inmates in their daily activities, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols.
• Evaluates and recommends animals for potential adoption.
• Interacts professionally with the public, co-workers, inmates, rescue groups, veterinarians, and adoption partners.
• Operate equipment to spray for mosquitos when needed.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Take and uploads photos and videos of adoptable animals to websites and social media platforms.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry and the ability to quickly learn and utilize new software systems.
• Attend training sessions, classes and conferences as required to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Professional experience working with animals preferred.
• Requires S.C. Driver’s license.
• Must obtain Humane Euthanasia certification within one year of hire.
• Must obtain a category 8 Pesticide Applicator within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 60 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities