[Hiring] Shelter Partnership Coordinator @Best Friends Animal Society

Role Description

Shelter Partnership Coordinators play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and goal by providing assistance in developing and implementing lifesaving programming, coordinating and performing hands-on lifesaving work, within priority partner shelters to help them achieve no-kill status. Coordinators act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. Coordinators may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. Senior specialists have an increased level of responsibilities or skills, and the ability to make on-the-spot decisions to accomplish tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table.
• Coordinate and conduct shelter partner support activities including working directly with shelter staff on sustainable lifesaving programs.
• Lead and empower volunteers and volunteer teams in support of programs.
• Serve as a mission ambassador, representing Best Friends’ mission and vision within partner shelters.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Best Friends’ and community partner programs.
• Assist or oversee the creation of engaging content for social media platforms.
• Assist other teams in providing basic care such as feeding, cleaning, walking, and medicating animals.
• Work collaboratively with and assist Best Friends’ team members in all areas of operations.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace, valuing, and modeling safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Background in animal sheltering working or volunteering in an animal shelter.
• Experience with and ability to drive large multi-passenger vehicles.
• Experience leading teams and implementing programs preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but not required.
• Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle cats and dogs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills.
• Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative to assist in any area or process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn.

Requirements

• Must be able to routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
• Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to dogs, cats, and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
• Valid driver’s license, meeting Best Friends Animal Society’s driver qualification standards.
• Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule.

Benefits

• This position’s hiring rate is anticipated to be $19.79 - $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience plus great benefits!
• Interviews will occur weekly until the position is filled.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.