Community Cat Program Coordinator

Humane Animal Rescue; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Humane Animal Rescue in Pittsburgh is seeking a Community Cat Program Coordinator to lead our Trap-Neuter-Release efforts, manage the Working Cat program, and support returns to field sites. You will educate the public and colony caretakers and coordinate with shelter staff to advance humane solutions.

This full-time role requires excellent organization, strong communication, and comfort handling cats of varying temperaments, with a commitment to animal welfare and community education.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work early or late shifts, including some holidays.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with public and team.
• Ability to recognize signs of illness, injury, or stress in shelter animals.
• Comfort handling animals with varying temperaments.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn shelter software.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience with animals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with community groups and educate at meetings.
• Provide information and resources about the Community Cat Program and TNR.
• Answer community calls about free-roaming cats and nuisance issues.
• Coordinate with Admissions to manage rental traps.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Verbal and written communication

Animal handling confidence

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shelter software

Job description

Description

The Community Cat Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Humane Animal Rescue’s Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program, managing the Working Cat program, returning community cats to (RTF), raising the level of understanding in regard to community cats in the city, and providing assistance and education to the general public and colony caretakers. The Community Cat Program Coordinator is expected to work five eight hour days a week.

• Establish and maintain relationships with community groups and attend community meetings to educate on positive solutions to managing community cats in Pittsburgh.
• Provide information and resources to assist in education the public on the Community Cat Program and TNR.
• Answer calls from the community about free-roaming cats, nuisance resolutions, and other cat-related issues, offering advice and information. Act as a source of expertise on all matters pertaining to free-roaming cats.
• Work with Admissions Department to manage the rental of humane traps.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to work either the early or late shift, any day of the week, including some holidays.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members and the public.
• Ability to recognize signs of illness, injury, or stress in shelter animals and elevate appropriately.
• Comfort and confidence handling animals with varying temperaments, including those that may be fearful or reactive.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn shelter management software.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working or volunteering with animals.