Coordinator, Lifesaving Outcomes (Part-time) - Salt Lake City, UT

Location: 2005 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

About the role

Lifesaving Outcomes Coordinators are responsible for the daily functions and growth of lifesaving outcome programs including adoptions, transports/transfers and foster care of animals in our program locations. 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. While this role includes responsibilities in all outcome-focused programs, coordinators may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. Senior coordinators have an increased level of responsibility or skills, and the ability to make on-the-spot decisions to accomplish tasks.

Culture

We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

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.
• Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
• Coordinate and conduct day-to-day lifesaving program activities including pet adoptions, pet transports, foster care, and other activities; contribute to strategies for operational efficiency, superior customer service, and increased lifesaving including pre- and post-adoption & foster parent support.
• Lead and empower volunteers and volunteer teams in support of programs with the goal of utilizing volunteers to the greatest extent possible to expand Best Friends lifesaving capacity; deliver and lead superior customer service.
• Develop a detailed knowledge Best Friends’ programs to speak knowledgably about and support teams in providing or communicating about programs.
• Work collaboratively with and assist Best Friends’ team members in all areas of operations to develop, evolve, and implement efficient processes to achieve lifesaving goals; follow policies, procedures, and task lists, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace, valuing, and modeling safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and communicating about unsafe practices and conditions.

Skills

• Experience with foster programming is required.
• Strong preference for experience as a foster program coordinator, but will