Animal Services Outreach Coordinator

City of Maypearl; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maypearl seeks an Animal Services Outreach Coordinator to expand lifesaving opportunities for animals in our care. You will build strong relationships with rescue groups, fosters, and shelters, while identifying placement options for adoptable animals and coordinating safe transfers to partners and foster homes.

You will verify health certificates before sending them to rescue partners or transports and support efforts to increase the shelter’s live release rate by maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of animal shelter experience.
• Must have valid Texas driver's license and ability to pass MVR check.
• Completion of euthanasia training within six months of hire; this is training only, not job responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with rescue organizations, foster networks and other shelters.
• Identify placement opportunities for adoptable and rescue animals; manage transfers.
• Verify health certificates and coordinate transfers to rescue partners or foster homes.
• Maintain accurate animal records and support efforts to increase live release rate.

Skills

Driver's License

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Help expand lifesaving opportunities for animals in our care. The Animal Services Outreach Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with rescue organizations, foster networks and other shelters; identifying placement opportunities for adoptable and rescue animals; verifying health certificates are accurate before sending to rescue partners or transports; and coordinating safe, timely transfers to rescue partners and foster homes. This position works closely with shelter and veterinary staff to explore available placement options, maintaining accurate animal records and supporting efforts to increase the shelter’s live release rate.
PAY GRADE GG15 / FULL PAY RANGE $23.10 - $32.56 PER HOUR ($48,048 - $67,740 ANNUALLY)

A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in an animal shelter environment are required. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and be able to successfully complete a motor vehicle record check. Completion of euthanasia training is required within six months of hire. This is an educational training requirement; performing euthanasia is not a job responsibility of this position. A résumé must be submitted with application.