Animal Adoption & Rescue Operations Lead

Florence County SC; Effingham (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

South Carolina Retirement System

Job summary

Florence County SC seeks an Operations Superintendent to lead teams promoting animal adoptions, rescues and community programs. You will manage intakes, evaluations, and program coordination with various partners.

The role requires directing daily operations, maintaining medical records, and ensuring safety and adherence to protocols. A valid SC driver’s license and humane euthanasia certification within a year are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists assigned teams in outreach programs to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Manages facility population, intakes and outcomes.
• Seeks new relationships to promote positive outcomes for animals.
• Conducts regular walk throughs to observe, evaluate, and report conditions or behaviors.
• Coordinates with Animal Care Supervisor to ensure documentation and observations of animal inventory.
• Coordinates with Project Coordinator and Adoptions Specialist to ensure program efficiency and accuracy.
• Greets and assists the public in reclamation of pets and potential adoptions.
• Intake animals from the public and assist with intake from officers.
• Performs behavioral and health evaluations of all animals in the facility.
• Cleans and sanitizes kennels, provides fresh water and feeds animals.
• Administers medications, vaccinations, and treatments as directed.
• Maintains medical records and documentation of care.
• Assist team members to ensure efficiency across Adoption, Rescue, and TNR programs.
• Works after hours and weekends, including on-call rotations and events.
• Monitor supply inventories and alert supervisor of low stocks.
• Transports animals to and from rescues, vets, clinics.
• Schedules euthanasia with Animal Services Director and/or team members.
• Performs humane euthanasia following proper procedures.
• Prepares euthanasia reports for SC DHEC.
• Supervises inmates in daily activities, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols.
• Evaluates and recommends animals for potential adoption.
• Interacts professionally with public, co-workers, inmates, rescue groups, vets, and partners.
• Operate equipment to spray for mosquitos when needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florence County SC seeks an Operations Superintendent to lead teams promoting animal adoptions, rescues and community programs. You will manage intakes, evaluations, and program coordination with various partners.

The role requires directing daily operations, maintaining medical records, and ensuring safety and adherence to protocols. A valid SC driver’s license and humane euthanasia certification within a year are required.