Wildlife Intake Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Wildlife Intake Coordinator

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt / Non-Union / Full-Time

Salary : $25-30 per hour

Excellent Benefits Package Available

This position is on-site in San Jose and travels to Saratoga worksite for training.

Who we are : The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS / SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS / SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife. We’re among just a handful of humane societies and SPCAs, worldwide, that extends its caring services to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Typically, we successfully rehabilitate 1,200 to 1,400 animals each year, vital work made possible by generous donations. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org .

Who you are : You have a passion for rehabilitating a variety of wildlife animals by providing daily leadership, and direction, with hands on support to the Transport Team and for each of the satellite intake locations. You oversee daily operations consistent with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Delegates and supervises the daily tasks of Wildlife Transport Specialists.
• Oversees transport schedule and ensures wildlife is being transported to Conservation Center in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communicates routinely and effectively with key personnel at each partner pick-up agency to ensure optimal working relationship between organizations.
• Ensures transport vehicles are maintained in a clean and orderly manner and stocked with the necessary equipment.
• Reports damage to vehicle or equipment. Ensures routine maintenance is performed according to manufacturer’s recommended schedule.
• Oversees and participates in the training of new transport and satellite location staff.
• Monitors both satellite locations to ensure all necessary supplies are stocked and equipment is functional to support smooth and timely animal intake and transport activities.
• Monitors both satellite locations to ensure triage, animal care and transfer policies are followed. Works with Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager to address any deficiencies.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with coworkers, volunteers, and representatives from other organizations.
• Participates in regular staff meetings. Leads discussion on satellite locations and animal transport program.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for coordinating animal releases. Assists with wildlife releases as needed.
• Performs animal transport functions as needed.
• Covers staffing needs at satellite locations as needed.
• Performs euthanasia in accordance with PHS / SPCA policies and state and federal laws. Performs decapitations when required for county health department.
• Proposes and implements operational efficiency and safety improvement.
• Provides assistance to other departments as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization, and improve the quality of life for animals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises Wildlife Transport Specialists and the Satellite Wildlife Rehabilitation teams. Ensures animal transport is timely and efficient. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.

Excellent Benefits Package Available

Available to all employees with pets :

For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.phs-spca.org / careers

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE / M / F / D / V / SO

Salary : $25 - $30