Animal Placement Coordinator

Cabarrus County Animal Shelter

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing adoption services, and developing, implementing and coordinating animal transfer and foster activities within the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Assists in evaluation of animals and collaborates with other staff in selection process for adoption, transfer, and euthanasia.
Responsible for knowing which animals are available for placement and the temperaments and personalities of these pets.
Establishes and fosters partnerships with other animal shelters and rescue groups to transfer animals to other facilities to improve adoption opportunities.
Coordinates recruitment of active and qualified rescue groups, including verifying rescue group references and maintaining a list of these groups.
Works with rescue groups to coordinate transport when needed.
Drives department vehicle to transport animals on as needed basis.
Prepares and maintains required paperwork (eg. Contracts, applications, transfer agreements, etc.) for the transfer of animals to other agencies and/or foster homes.
Maintains and updates animal inventory records to record and track the transfer and placement of animals to other agencies and/or foster homes.
Communicates information and transfer requests to groups via social media, phone, or email.
Manages foster program efforts and operations including the recruiting, screening, and training of foster homes.
Maintains list of active foster homes and coordinates animals with these homes.
Oversees adoptions at the shelter, including working with the adoption counselor to discuss specific animal needs to ensure proper matches are being made.
Listen to customers and provide effective responses and remedies to their questions and needs.
Treats all animals humanely, with compassion and concern, transmits these values to others.
Assists with tours, lectures, public education programs, fundraising activities and special events as needed.
Answers all phone and in-person inquiries in a professional manner, routes inquiries as appropriate.
Performs related tasks as required.

This is a full time job