The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for overseeing activities of a statewide animal welfare membership organization with a focus on event facilitation, organizational marketing, board administration and membership support. This position reports to the President of the Board of Directors.

The Administrative Coordinator must possess strong organizational skills, superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Preferred attributes include a working knowledge of non-profit administration, experience in event planning/facilitation and demonstrated success with sponsor cultivation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support FAAWO Board of Directors through meeting facilitation and administration (agendas, minutes, logistics, etc.).
• Facilitation of FAAWO hosted training seminars and events
• Responsible for recruiting and scheduling professionals for training seminars and events
• Responsible for procuring sponsorships and donors
• Creation and oversight of all marketing materials, media outreach and social media content in conjunction with the Board of Directors
• Update the FAAWO website as directed by the Board of Directors
• Provide ongoing membership support including processing new memberships and renewals
• Responsible for financial record keeping including; bank deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.
• Attend quarterly Board of Director meetings and additional training, travel within the state of Florida necessary

Qualifications and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Animal welfare experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and web-based applications
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Good communication skills
• Superior problem solving skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• Strategic thinker
• People-management skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

This is a 1099, one year, contracted position with potential to become a permanent position.

This is a remote position, working 5-10 hours per week. Compensation starting at $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to: info@faawo.org

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is seeking a dynamic leader for one of the largest foster care programs in Florida.  You will spearhead and expand a program that currently includes more than 500 foster volunteers and last year helped save the lives of more than 2,900 animals. 

SUMMARY

The Foster Care Manager oversees all functions of the Foster Program.  Responsible for recruiting foster volunteers and providing ongoing support, coordinating transfer of animals, supervising Foster Care Support Coordinator, and managing Foster Program data.  Ensures goals and financial responsibilities of Foster Program are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Coordinate volunteer foster program, including recruitment, training, placement, and documentation.
• Ensures proper procedures are in place for animal handling, disease control and patient care in coordination with the Director of Medical Services.
• Develop and maintain advanced/specialized foster parent training programs to ensure continual growth of the foster programs.
• Work with the Director of Medical Services, Receiving Manager, Behavior Manager, and Foster Veterinary Technicians to ensure coordination of care for animals awaiting foster care and those out in foster care. Attends mandatory rounds or assigns a designee.
• Maintains Foster Program manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepares purchase orders for Foster Program in accordance with Finance policies.
• Maintains inventory system for foster program equipment and supplies.
• Maintains Foster Program materials, including printed materials, foster resource page of the website, Helping Homes Facebook page, banners, etc.
• Review the Foster Status report daily to ensure timely movement of animals into foster, and timely completion of required medical treatment and behavior modification plans.
• Ensure foster parents prepare web memos and submit photographs prior to the animal returning to the adoption program.
• Communicate with and interview potential Fospice parents and Adoption Ambassadors, and coordinate animal meets, when needed.
• Finalize adoption of foster animals, when needed.
• Maintain an organized list of foster family requirements and availability.
• Provide ongoing assistance, coaching, and moral support to current foster families; surveys foster parents periodically to evaluate customer service.
• Oversee the input and maintenance of foster data in appropriate databases.
• Responsible for foster appreciation efforts.
• Assist with special projects, as needed.
• Reports issues needing immediate attention to the Assistant Director.
• Provide support and information to other departments, as needed.
• Handles animals and provides animal care, as needed.
• Supervises Foster Care Support Coordinator, including probationary review, ongoing communications, coaching, mentoring, disciplinary action, performance reviews, etc.
• May be required to work, nights, weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must support the Animal Rescue League’s mission, policies, and practices
• Ability to work courteously and cooperatively with volunteers, staff, and the public
• Work as a team player, supporting the overall goals of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills – outgoing, patient, professional, and able to get along well with variety of people
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment under sometimes tight deadlines.
• Maturity, good judgment and a professional personal appearance
• Ability to show compassion and empathize with the foster families
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction
• Well organized
• Respect for people and animals
• Understanding of the care of neonatal animals and other special needs
• Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior, and experience working with animal welfare fostering programs is preferred
• Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook; comfortable learning and using online information systems
• Must adhere to the company’s dress code and have the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public
• Ability to maintain personal boundaries in the face of highly emotional situations.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of Chameleon shelter database
• Certification from courses associated with animal sheltering and behavior
• Bilingual
• Bachelor’s degree or three years related experience managing employees; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic computer skills including, but not limited to, ability to access databases, check company e-mail, etc.

To apply, submit application at

www.PeggyAdams.org/career-opportunities

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of animal control experience or two years of veterinary clinic experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. As a condition of employment incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/ prerequisites to handle controlled substances and successfully pass the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course through the Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) within six (6) months of date of hire.  Successful completion of a state certified Veterinary Technician program may substitute for the required experience. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.

Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process.
Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST      TDD (352) 491-4431

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D. 

Are you fast at spaying and neutering?  Our AAHA Certified Hospital is looking for full time and part time surgeons. Competitive salary, great benefits and wonderful people to work with. Must have Florida license

If interested, please email jobs@humanesocietytampa or fax to the attention of Humane Resources Manager at 813-876-0765.  If questions, call Sherry Silk at 813-774-4309. You won’t regret it!

$32,011.20 Annually

Closing Date: 03/19/19

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of experience in the area of animal control, veterinary medicine, codes enforcement or law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must provide means of being contacted by phone.   A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  As a condition of employment, incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)  requirements/ prerequisites to handle controlled substances and successfully pass both the forty hour minimum standards training course (Animal Control Officer Certification) and the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course through the Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) and become a Florida Notary Public within six (6) months of date of hire. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background investigation are required prior to employment.

Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

$17.97 Hourly, $37,377.60 Annually

Closing Date: 03/01/19

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of experience as an animal services officer. Must provide means of being contacted by phone.   A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

As a condition of employment, incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/prerequisites to handle controlled substances and be a certified Animal Control Officer through the Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) at time of employment.  In addition they must pass the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course through FACA and become a Florida Notary Public within six (6) months of date of hire. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background investigation are required prior to employment.

Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process.
Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST      TDD (352) 491-4431

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D. 

$43,659.20 Annually

Closing Date: 03/01/19

Minimum Qualifications:

Field Ops:

Associates degree in a field of study related to animal welfare, business administration, criminal justice and two years' experience in animal welfare, or a closely   related field.  A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.  If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  As a condition of employment, incumbents must meet all Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) requirements/prerequisites to handle controlled substances.

Incumbents applying for the Field Ops Supervisor must be certified as an Animal Control Officer through the Florida Animal Control Association (FACA), or their state's equivalent, at the time of employment.  Those  with out-of-state equivalency must  successfully pass the forty  hour minimum standards  training course (Animal Control Officer Certification)through  FACA  within six  (6)  months of  date  of hire.

All  incumbents (both Shelter & Field Ops Supervisors) must successfully pass the Euthanasia Technician Certification Course through FACA within six (6) months of date of hire. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background investigation are also required prior to employment.

Please apply on-line at http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process.
Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST      TDD (352) 491-4431

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.