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Animal Services Program Coordinator

The Department of Health and Human Services - Animal Care Services is currently hiring for an Animal Services Program Coordinator. This is an outstanding opportunity to join Placer County Animal Services and contribute to the continued success of this progressive and innovative organization, while working at the new state-of-the-art animal care facility located in Auburn.

The Animal Service Program Coordinator:

• Serves as a lead for volunteers working varied schedules.
• Recruits, trains, assigns, and directs the work of volunteer staff.
• Provides information to the public regarding volunteer programs, adoption programs, pet ownership and access to care programs.
• Supervises clerical staff.
• Oversees and supports the foster care program, including counseling participants and coordinating placements.
• Assists with community education and outreach programs, including acting as an event coordinator for public-facing activities.
• Helps with social media outreach and marketing of adoptable animals, including developing content and promoting visibility.
• Assists with rescue outreach and coordination for animals needing specialized placement.
• Works with the Animal Care Supervisor to carry out animal behavior modification plans for animals needing specialized training and support to improve their adoptability.

Minimum Qualifications:

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience supervising, coordinating, or directing programs in a public animal control and services setting or animal welfare organization. Volunteer program experience highly desirable.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Required License or Certificate:

May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.