PT - Adoption & Rescue Coordinator

City of Cleburne; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleburne seeks an Adoption Coordinator to oversee animal adoption and rescue-placement activities, boosting live outcomes and reducing length of stay. This role develops ties with rescues and fosters, counsels adopters, and coordinates events and transfers.

You will maintain placement records and lead volunteers while supporting shelter operations. Under supervision, you’ll manage communications with partners, promote animals, and help with daily shelter duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years experience in animal sheltering or related field
• Knowledge of humane animal care and shelter operations
• Ability to counsel adopters and coordinate placements
• Ability to manage volunteers and community outreach
• Familiarity with animal-control laws and city policies

Responsibilities

• Coordinate animal adoption and rescue-placement activities to increase live outcomes
• Develop relationships with rescue and foster organizations and promote available animals
• Counsel prospective adopters and coordinate adoption events and transfers
• Maintain accurate placement, medical, and operational records
• Provide lead direction to volunteers and shelter staff
• Assist with animal care and shelter operations as needed

Skills

Humane animal care

Shelter operations

Animal behavior

Adoption counseling

Public outreach

Event coordination

Volunteer supervision

Communication

Time management

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years in animal sheltering/related field

Tools

Shelter management systems

GIS mapping

Databases

Job description

Compensation - $19.28/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Animal Services Manager, coordinates animal adoption and rescue-placement activities to increase live outcomes and reduce animals' length of stay. Develops relationships with rescue and foster organizations, counsels prospective adopters, promotes available animals, coordinates adoption events and animal transfers, and maintains accurate placement records. Provides lead direction to assigned volunteers, community service workers, and shelter attendants and assists with animal care and shelter operations as needed.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of humane animal care, shelter operations, disease prevention, animal behavior, and safe handling practices
• Knowledge of animal adoption, rescue, foster, transfer, and live-outcome practices
• Knowledge of applicable animal-control laws, City policies, safety procedures, and recordkeeping requirements
• Knowledge of public outreach, adoption promotions, social media, and animal-marketing practices
• Skill in safely handling and restraining animals of varied sizes, breeds, health conditions, and temperaments
• Skill in evaluating animal behavior, counseling prospective adopters, and matching animals with appropriate homes
• Skill in coordinating animal placements and maintaining relationships with rescue, foster, veterinary, and community partners
• Skill in maintaining accurate animal, medical, placement, financial, and operational records
• Skill in using animal-shelter management systems, GIS mapping, databases, and other job-related technology
• Skill in planning and coordinating adoption events, promotions, animal transportation, and community-outreach activities
• Skill in providing lead direction, training, and support to employees and volunteers
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately and manage difficult or emotionally sensitive interactions
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and respond effectively to changing or time-sensitive animal-placement needs
• Ability to interpret maps, addresses, and property information to determine City limits and service jurisdiction
• Ability to work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in animal sheltering, animal care, rescue coordination, veterinary services, or a related field; or

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

Experience coordinating adoptions, rescue placements, volunteers, or community outreach

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A valid Class C Texas driver's license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

Required to complete assigned Public Information training and any other mandatory training in accordance with City policies and established deadlines