Coord, Rescue-Foster - Austin Animal Center

Job Description:

Coord, Rescue-Foster - Austin Animal Center

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Under general direction, manages and supervises activities and operations of the Rescue/Foster Program. The Rescue/Foster Coordinator will play a key role in helping to grow our rescue partner/foster network and capabilities by establishing lasting relationships with our partners and fosters. This position will assist with the oversight and management of the rescue partner and foster programs to move an animal from the shelter system into a loving, temporary home or rescue partner.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general direction, this position manages and supervises activities and operations of the Rescue/Foster Program.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1.Select shelter animals for foster/rescue program and coordinate their transfer, transport, ongoing care and disposition.

2.Recruit, qualify and orient rescue partners.

3.Recruit, orient and monitor volunteer foster parents and provide training and resources on appropriate animal care and handling of fostered animals.

4.Accurately maintain all required records in the shelter’s database in a timely manner.

5.Ensure compliance of program participants with all policies and laws and in support of the shelter’s mission and goals.

6.Safely and humanely handle and/or restrain animals, including those of unknown health and temperament.

7.Contribute to the organization’s marketing and promotion efforts.

8.Comply with all city policies, and procedures.

9.Contribute to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques and methods.
  
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws and ordinances governing animal care.
  
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees, volunteers and the public.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years’ experience in animal welfare or related field.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

•Valid Texas Class C Driver's License

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, screening, and orientation of animal rescue or volunteer partners.
  
• Demonstrated experience in successfully supporting animal foster parents or programs.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departments or teams.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
  
• Demonstrated experience handling shelter animals while following positive reinforcement practices, including exotic species.
  
• Demonstrated experience administering vaccines, microchipping and other basic wellness items.
  
• Demonstrated experience supporting marketing efforts and events.
  
• Bilingual in Spanish
  

Notes to Candidate:

The Rescue/Foster Coordinator will play a key role in helping to grow our rescue partner/foster network and capabilities by establishing lasting relationships with our partners and fosters. This position will assist with the oversight and management of the rescue partner and foster programs to move an animal from the shelter system into a loving, temporary home or rescue partner.

We offer outstanding benefits including several health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click City of Austin Benefits click here! for more information.

Who are we?
Austin Animal Center‘s mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets.
We offer outstanding benefits including several health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click City of Austin Benefits click here! for more information.

Regarding Your Application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A cover letter and résumé are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers

Locations: 7201 Levander Loop Austin TX 78702

Salary: $24.40 - $28.42/hour

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Class “C” Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. The job offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

Writing Assessment:
Writing skills could possibly be used to assessed by cover letters and answers to the supplemental questions. Please limit your answers to the supplemental questions to 250 words.

If you are selected to interview: Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

If you are selected for hire: You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses. A Criminal Background check ( CBI ) will be conducted.

Additional Information: Austin Public Health/Animal Service Office worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APH / ASO worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Austin Animal Center is not a 100% remote operation.

Please Note this posting may close any time after 7 days .

Essential Employee:
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

If you are selected to interview: Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

If you are selected for hire: A Criminal Background check ( CBI ) will be conducted.

Additional Information: The Animal Service Office worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on an ASO worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

9 0-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-11