AWD Foster/Community Engagement Coordinator

Position Summary

Assist in the development of the Animal Welfare Department's (AWD) Foster/Community Engagement Program; coordinate the operational activities of critical community assisted programs and services; expand community support and attend community events to solicit support for volunteer programs; develop and maintain the support of the community including provisions for excellent customer services and development of a strong foster and volunteer base; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in business or animal science; and

Five (5) years of experience in community outreach, volunteer coordination or coordinating animal services; and

To include (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.

Animal Shelter experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and practices of public relations and event coordination
• Operations, services and activities of an Animal Shelter
• Animal handling and behavior identification
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Assist in the development of the Animal Welfare Department's (AWD) Community Engagement Program
• Coordinate the operational activities for community assisted programs
• Coordinate multiple task simultaneously and adhere to timelines
• Participate in expanding community support for volunteer and foster programs and attend community events to solicit support
• Seek support of the community including provisions for excellent customer services and development of a strong volunteer base
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
• Respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing data base systems and spreadsheet applications
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other governmental officials, community groups, and the general public