Intake Support Specialist

About the role

The Intake Support Specialist manages key animal intake and community service functions for Ruff Start Rescue, ensuring efficient, compassionate, and mission-driven intake operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for the manager overseeing out-of-state partnerships, owner surrender and stray intake processes, transport arrival operations, intake administration, and community support initiatives.
• Supports volunteer teams supporting transport coordination, intake administration, surrender and stray communications, and out-of-state transport on-site coordination.
• Helps balance intake opportunities with organizational capacity, strengthens operational processes, and ensures compliance with organizational standards and animal welfare best practices.
• Oversights transport arrival operations, supports public intake interactions, assists with distributing community resources, and ensures a positive experience for community members, volunteers, rescue partners, and staff.

Requirements

• Experience in animal rescue or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Previous experience in an administrative or support role.

Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary.

Pay

Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position, 40 hours per week.