Community Cats TNR & Outreach Coordinator

PAWS Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

PAWS Chicago is seeking a Community Cats Program Specialist to oversee day-to-day TNR operations, coordinate scheduling, trap loans, and engage caretakers and community trappers. This role collaborates with the Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic and supports workshops and educational resources.

The position requires strong organizational skills, data management, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. PAWS Chicago offers an Employee Assistance Program, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant experience (e.g., program coordination, operations, community outreach, or animal welfare).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Seamless access to TNR services: coordinates scheduling and appointment distribution with Clinic leadership.
• Oversees trap inventory and rental processes and plans an annual calendar of high-volume events.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data reporting

Relationship building

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Clinic HQ

Shelterluv

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Job description

PAWS Chicago is seeking a Community Cats Program Specialist to oversee day-to-day TNR operations, coordinate scheduling, trap loans, and engage caretakers and community trappers. This role collaborates with the Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic and supports workshops and educational resources.

The position requires strong organizational skills, data management, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. PAWS Chicago offers an Employee Assistance Program, retirement plan, and paid time off.