Animal Services Outreach Coordinator

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irving seeks an Animal Services Outreach Coordinator to build relationships with rescue organizations, foster networks and shelters, identify placement opportunities for adoptable and rescue animals, verify health certificates, and coordinate transfers to rescue partners and foster homes.

This role collaborates with shelter and veterinary staff to maintain animal records and support efforts to increase the shelter’s live release rate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of experience in an animal shelter environment are required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check are required.
• Completion of euthanasia training within six months of hire is required (not a job duty).

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with rescue organizations, foster networks and other shelters.
• Identify placement opportunities for adoptable and rescue animals.
• Verify health certificates before sending to rescue partners or transports.
• Coordinate safe, timely transfers to rescue partners and foster homes.
• Maintain accurate animal records and support efforts to increase live release rate.

Skills

Relationship building

Coordination

Record keeping

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. 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.

PAY GRADE GG15 / FULL PAY RANGE $23.10 - $32.56 PER HOUR

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Irving Animal Services (IAS), a division of the Police Department, is dedicated to protecting the health, safety and well-being of both animals and residents.

IAS encourages responsible pet ownership and maintains a safe city by enforcing state laws and city ordinances, and offering community outreach, as well as public education. IAS also provides humane care to stray or abandoned animals, City of Irving residents’ surrendered pets and animals that were treated inhumanely or seized due to abuse/neglect.

The department strives to foster a safe and compassionate environment for all through adoption, fostering, volunteers, community outreach and effective animal control.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.