Event Coordinator
Event Coordinator
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/16/25Application Deadline
05/20/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $53950 $62963 annuallyFull Pay Range: $53950 $90000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Animal Care and ControlAbout the Position
Make a difference in the lives of animals and our community!
The Animal Services Program is seeking a highly organized and motivated Event Coordinator to spearhead impactful offsite adoption events vital spay/neuter clinics and community outreach initiatives. This role offers the exciting opportunity to build partnerships educate the public on animal welfare and connect residents with essential pet services like licensing vaccinations and microchipping. If youre a proactive individual with strong project management skills and a genuine passion for animal care and community engagement we encourage you to apply.
About Us
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the humananimal bond in our community and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nations largest openadmission shelters we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions shelter clinic and animal services officer teams learn firsthand about proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Four years of experience planning and coordinating community events and/or outreach campaigns to raise awareness of specific programs
Experience working in an animal shelter
High school diploma or GED
Post secondary education may substitute for two years of the required experience on a yearforyear basis
We Also Value
Experience working in a veterinary clinic and a humane society
Experience driving large vehicles (29 and 31)
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Job Contributions
Plan coordinate and execute all inshelter and offsite events including adoptions licensing vaccine clinics spay/neuter services and other community outreach and education efforts
Select and prepare animals for events based on health and temperament ensuring proper transport humane handling and sanitation throughout
Research and identify opportunities to expand offsite adoption and public engagement.
Deliver excellent customer service while following shelter policies and procedures.
Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations (e.g. schools churches) to support program goals and expand service delivery
Track and report on program outcomes opportunities and effectiveness through scheduled feedback and data summaries
Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop and distribute outreach materials that support community education
Manage program inventory and supplies including leashes collars vaccines microchips and related equipment
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk on all types of surfaces sometimes slippery and/or uneven and rough. You must be able to lift and carry up to 50lb and perform duties that require lifting bending and stooping. Environmental factors can be indoors or outdoors working in the extreme heat of the Arizona summers.
Candidates must be flexible and able to work all shifts including starting as early as 5 amand finishing as late as 9 pm working weekends and holidays. Employees can beassignedto any shift with any combination of days off determined by the Departments needs.
Candidates must be able to work independently at events.
Frequently handles and will be exposed to dogs and cats with unknown temperament or behavior.
Ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license with the ability to drive a 29 and 31 vehicle upon hire
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
