Animal Welfare Coordinator

Job Description

The purpose of this class is implementation and oversight of Shelter programs. Assigned functional areas; Adoption Counselor/Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator. As an employee of the animal care shelter, the coordinator may also assist in daily Shelter operations when needed. Provides high quality customer service to people who visit or call Animal Services. Works under the direct supervision of the Shelter Supervisors or the Lead Veterinarian.

Position Duties

• Functional Area - Adoption Counselor/Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator
• Actively reaching out to and interacting with the general public, specifically talking to prospective adopters, and coordinating appearances at offsite events.
• Interacting with/getting to know the animals and talking with prospective adopters to find out what they are looking for in a pet to make the best possible match.
• Interacting with/coordinating Animal Services volunteers for events, in-shelter activities, and volunteer hours.
• Congducting phone interviews with potential volunteers, assisting them with the on-boarding process, and conducting new volunteer orientation.
• Aiding people through the adoption process, providing education about animal care and behavior, finalizing adoptions using in-house software.
• Willingness and ability to learn about dog and cat behavior, common issues, and ways to address them in order to keep animals in homes.
• Assisting with cleaning of animal areas and equipment as needed, including spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day.
• Staying active and visible in the community, attending outreach and adoption events, all with the purpose of getting animals adopted and educating the community about the BCSO Animal Services mission, services, and programs.
• Taking animals out into the community daily (when scheduling allows) to promote animal adoption.
• Appearing via guest-slot on local radio shows to promote adoptable dogs.
• Writing biographies promoting the “Pet of the Week” to be distributed into the community.
• Transporting animals, cages, and event equipment to and from offsite events.
• Treating all animals humanely, properly and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance and promoting a humane and caring attitude toward all animals.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in animal welfare or related field. Public contact and kennel work in a public shelter.
• Requires Valid Florida Class Driver's License (must be maintained for duration of employment).
• Must be computer proficient, including working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (especially Word & Excel), and be able to learn new programs quickly.
• Knowledge of pet behavior and care. Ability to work with and handle all kinds of animals in a safe and responsible manner.
• Must provide a high level of customer service at all times, even under stressful conditions.
• This position requires successful completion of the Sheriff's Office pre-employment medical certification.

Additional Information

• Work schedule includes weekends, holidays and evenings. May require working varying shifts any day of the week.
• Employees will have contact with inmates during the normal course of the workday.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference/employment/neighborhood checks. submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO.
• The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions.
• Paid benefits include: 96 hours of vacation accrual per year (Increases based on years of service), 96 hours of sick time accrual per year (unlimited carryover), 11 paid holidays per year, 60 hours of personal leave per year, Medical/Prescription insurance, Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Mental Health - Employee Assistance plan, Dental/Vision/Dependent Health Insurance available at Group Rates, Participation in the Florida Retirement System, Optional Deferred Compensation Program (employee contribution), Tuition reimbursement, Up to $140.00/month educational incentive pay, Up to $120.00/month career/advanced training course incentive (sworn only), Workout facilities, Uniforms and Leather (dependent on position), Weapon (dependent on position), $300.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position).