Lifesaving & Care Coordinator: Adoptions & Enrichment

Best Friends Animal Society; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Lifesaving & Care Coordinator to support adoptions, animal care, and enrichment across our Lifesaving Center. You will deliver friendly, knowledgeable service to adopters, volunteers, and visitors, helping grow our lifesaving programs with urgency and compassion.

The role involves daily responsibilities in animal care, foster adoption coordination, and collaboration with marketing and operations to advance the organization’s no-kill

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and implementing programs preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with adopters, volunteers and staff.
• Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate kindness and inclusivity in daily actions and interactions.
• Promote and facilitate animal placements including adoptions and foster care.
• Develop knowledge of animals in care and assist adopters, fosters and transfer partners.
• Create a welcoming environment to enhance visitor satisfaction and support lifesaving goals.
• Provide and coordinate volunteer support for basic animal care and enrichment.
• Coordinate daily enrichment and training to improve animal wellbeing and reduce length of stay.
• Oversee dog playgroups and ensure safe handling and enrichment.
• Maintain clean workspaces and stock supplies; manage inventory.
• Speak knowledgeably about programs to match animals with adopters and partners.
• Assist with creating engaging content for social media and PR.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Customer-centric

Multilingual ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Lifesaving & Care Coordinator to support adoptions, animal care, and enrichment across our Lifesaving Center. You will deliver friendly, knowledgeable service to adopters, volunteers, and visitors, helping grow our lifesaving programs with urgency and compassion.

The role involves daily responsibilities in animal care, foster adoption coordination, and collaboration with marketing and operations to advance the organization’s no-kill