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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Rescue-Foster Coordinator
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 10596 Salary Grade: JK6
Approved: June 29, 2000 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
 
Under general direction, 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.
1.  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.2.  Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques and methods
3.  Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws and ordinances governing animal care
4.  Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures
5.  Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations
6.  Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
7.  Skill in using computers and related software applications
8.  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 Drivers License.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.