Adoption Coordinator

ABOUT US:Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS)is a registered non-profit charity located in Calgary Alberta helping over 6000 animals each year. Our mission is to rescue and rehome animals in need and provide community support programs that help people and their pets.

The Role: At AARCS finding the right home for an animal is about more than simply completing an adoption. Its about creating thoughtful lasting matches that set both animals and their new families up for success. As an Adoption Coordinator youll play an important role in making those connections happen! Youll guide prospective adopters through the adoption process understand their lifestyles and expectations and help match them with animals whose personalities and needs are the right fit. This busy people-focused role combines customer service problem-solving and behind-the-scenes coordination working closely with adopters foster homes and other AARCS teams to ensure every adoption is handled with care and compassion.

Were looking for someone who is friendly approachable organized and adaptable. Youre comfortable navigating sensitive conversations balancing competing priorities and approaching challenges with sound judgment an open mind and a positive attitude. Youre able to consistently maintain a flexible schedule coordinated with your counterpart in the role including evenings and weekends to accommodate prospective adopters and other responsibilities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Genuine interest in animal welfare with good understanding of animal behaviour.

• Exceptional capacity to work closely in a job share role as a flexible peer; work closely and frequently with all AARCS teams on a daily basis.

• Emotional resilience to handle difficult or stressful situations.

• Highly developed cooperation collaboration problem-solving and negotiating skills.

• Motivated self-starter with impressive organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail.

• Customer service experience with an ability to develop positive rapport with a diversity of people with different backgrounds and personalities.

• Able to set priorities juggle several cases at once and maintain functional information sharing with your counterparts.

• Requires minimal supervision yet remains highly accountable for reporting.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure adoption applications are being processed within 48 hours of receipt ideally less than 24 hours.

• Review adoption applications and have phone discussions with potential adopters to facilitate adoption matches.

• Work with foster homes staff and pet stores to arrange meet and greets.

• Support train and provide guidance to adoption screening volunteers.

• Assess volunteer needs of the adoption team and work collaboratively with the Volunteer team to fill vacancies.

• Maintain accurate and timely application statuses communication notes and adoption records in Pet Point.

• Upon completion of adoption ensure registration of all microchips are completed and sent to the correct microchip company.

• Finalizing adoptions including ensuring all adoption fees are paid prior to adoption.

• Collaborate with staff in the veterinary clinic to ensure medical is completed and up to date prior to adoption and appropriate medical disclosures are sent to adopters.

• Assist with organizing and participating in cat adoption events as needed.

• Work with management to ensure cat adoption policies and procedures are current.

• Other tasks as assigned by the Adoptions Supervisor.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Education/Training:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Strong computer literacy and confidence in learning new software databases Internet Google Docs and Google Sheets.

• Experience in PetPoint is considered an asset.

• Previous experience in animal shelter or adoption programs is considered an asset. Animal handling/ownership experience is also considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid.

• Office environment within a busy animal shelter with a moderate to loud noise level.

• Ability to sit/type for extended periods of time.

Details:

Shifts:8-hour shifts Job Share (averaging 26.25 hours/week) flexible schedule to accommodate operational needs.

Location: 5060 74 Ave SE Calgary AB T2C 3C9 - Hybrid

Benefits:

• Paid vacation statutory holidays and wellness time

• Health Dental and Life and Disability Benefits

• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)

• Employer RRSP matching program

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

• Discounted pet food services and supplies

• Free parking

• Public transit accessible

Pay Range:$18.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Apply Now:The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank you in advance for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

AARCS is an equal opportunity you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process please notify us atas soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

Required Experience:

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