Animal Services Communications & Outreach Coordinator

City of Desert Hot Springs; North Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Desert Hot Springs seeks an Animal Services Communications and Administrative Coordinator to manage public communications and daily shelter operations, supporting adoptions, rescues, social media, events, and data management.

This temporary position emphasizes organization and cross‑department collaboration. Responsibilities include inquiries, adoption events, records, and reports for City Council.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in communications, administrative support, marketing, customer service, or animal welfare preferred.
• Valid California driver license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develops, updates, and manages social media content for the Animal Care & Control Division/Animal Shelter.
• Drafts public communications and informational materials; supports outreach efforts.
• Provides administrative support: data entry, scheduling, filing, email communication, and record maintenance.
• Responds to public inquiries about adoption and foster services, processes, and programs.
• Coordinates logistics for adoption events, outreach activities, volunteer functions, and community programs.
• Supports rescue group communication and coordinates transfers to rescue partners; manages medical appointments and health verifications.

Skills

Public communications

Social media management

Administrative coordination

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shelter software

Scheduling tools

Data management systems

Job description

City of Desert Hot Springs seeks an Animal Services Communications and Administrative Coordinator to manage public communications and daily shelter operations, supporting adoptions, rescues, social media, events, and data management.

This temporary position emphasizes organization and cross‑department collaboration. Responsibilities include inquiries, adoption events, records, and reports for City Council.