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Coordinator, Adoptions

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About the role

Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Coordinator, Adoptions at the ASPCA's new Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling, NY might be right for you ! The R&R Center in Pawling, NY, is a unique program dedicated to providing integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care for canine victims of cruelty. The R&R Center team works closely with ASPCA teams in New York City to help animals rescued in partnership with the NYPD .

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate is a true collaborator, working closely and consistently with colleagues in the R&R Center and across the ASPCA, as well as directly with adopters, to find suitable homes for dogs as quickly as possible.
  • Coordinator, Adoptions reports directly to the Manager, Placement & Transport and has no direct reports.
  • Where and When You'll Work
  • This position is an on-site role and reports to the R&R Center in Pawling, NY.
  • The regular schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday . Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required for this position
  • Schedules are subject to change as needed by the ASPCA."
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time is required for this position.
  • What You'll Get
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Functional Duties
  • Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
  • Read and follow all kennel signage regarding animal treatment and care.
  • Proactively monitor adoptions pipeline, ensuring adequate resources to expedite placement
  • Maintain open lines of communication with the Adoption Center in NYC, arranging transfer and/or exchange of animals based on the greatest potential for successful and expedient placement
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of each dog in care and ready for placement
  • Provide compelling biographical information for public facing dog adoption profiles, showcasing each animal's positive attributes as well as challenges
  • Work directly with adopters to ensure high quality placements, creating a positive experience for dogs and potential adopters, eliminating ineffective barriers to adoption
  • Collaborate with veterinary, behavioral, and sheltering colleagues to develop a transition plan for each dog, minimizing post-adoption setbacks and pain points
  • Conduct post-adoption follow-up calls and/or emails and serve as a point of contact for adopters in need of advice or assistance post-placement
  • Provide back-up support for transport, working directly with internal and external partners to plan and execute the transfer of animals

Benefits

The target hiring range for this role is $27.41 - $28.85 hourly .At the ASPCA, you don't have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:Affordable health coverage , including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions - we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website .Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

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