Remote Shelter Engagement & Lifesaving Coach

Best Friends Animal Society; Jacksonville (AR); Remote; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society is seeking a Shelter Engagement Specialist in Arkansas. The role focuses on lifesaving by selecting priority shelters, enhancing facilities, and developing programming to increase no-kill outcomes.

You will collaborate with shelter staff, volunteers, and partners to implement proven lifesaving practices and training. The position requires shelter experience, willingness to travel up to 75% within the region, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience working in animal shelters is required.
• Ability to travel up to 75% within Arkansas and surrounding states.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport pets as needed.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills with shelter staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in daily actions and foster inclusion and respect.
• Build relationships with partner shelters and provide consultative guidance to improve lifesaving programming.
• Travel to shelters to evaluate population needs and placement opportunities.
• Support shelters by guiding adoption of lifesaving practices and no-kill goals.
• Lead and empower volunteers to expand Lifesaving capacity.
• Deliver superior customer service to partner shelters and stakeholders.

Skills

Shelter experience

Travel up to 75%

Client coaching

Team leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Shelter software knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shelter software

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society is seeking a Shelter Engagement Specialist in Arkansas. The role focuses on lifesaving by selecting priority shelters, enhancing facilities, and developing programming to increase no-kill outcomes.

You will collaborate with shelter staff, volunteers, and partners to implement proven lifesaving practices and training. The position requires shelter experience, willingness to travel up to 75% within the region, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.