Animal Welfare Coordinator - Foster / Rescue

Salary : $18.01 Hourly

Location : Melbourne, FL

Job Type : Full-time / Hourly

Job Number : 9020

Department : Animal Services

Opening Date : 10 / 29 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 12 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Description

The purpose of this class is implementation and oversight of Shelter programs. The class may be assigned to any tasks within the following functional areas; Adoption Counselor / Special Events, Volunteer, Rescue or Foster Coordinator. As an employee of the animal care shelter, the coordinator may also assist in daily Shelter operations when needed. Provides high quality customer service to people who visit or call Animal Services. Works under the direct supervision of the Shelter Supervisors or the Lead Veterinarian.

Position Duties

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Actively promote and coordinate the foster / rescue program. Coordinates foster eligible animals and foster parents.

Functional Area : Foster / Rescue Coordinator

• Responsible for enhancing the foster program through recruitment, training, and retention of foster volunteers.
• Develop and promote foster and placement programs.
• Identifies and evaluates animals for placement with foster homes
• Qualifies foster groups
• Conducts routine calls with foster homes to ensure quality control and compliance with the program policies, laws and achievement of goals, as well as the well-being of our animals.
• Coordinates with the veterinarian regarding veterinary care for fostered animals.
• Facilitates communication and coordinates transfer of animals to rescue organizations
• Create and routinely update a master rescue list of all-breed and breed specific rescue groups.
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining records.
• Determine if animals are suitable adoption, foster or rescue candidates.
• Evaluate the health of potential foster / rescue candidates with the help of the medical staff, Care Center Supervisors, and the Foster Care Coordinator.
• While maintaining a high regard for public safety, evaluate the health and behavior of shelter animals to determine their status as euthanasia, adoption, or rescue candidate.
• Organize transport of animals to and from shelters and rescue groups including driving BCSO vehicles to and from shelters in the area as needed.
• Advises and responds to complex inquiries regarding services, ordinances and procedures related to functional area.
• Photographs adoptions and keeps records of positive adoption stories.
• Coordinates pick up of animals according to established time frames; prepares and completes documentations; conducts follow-ups and prepares related reports.
• Works with owners to put them in touch with resources available and needed in order to keep their animal(s).
• A high level of professionalism and strong customer service skills are mandatory.
• Performs related work as required.
• Work directly with Animal Service Staff and partners to assist with placement(s). Serve as backup to the other Animal Welfare Coordinators.
• Dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of six (6) months of experience in animal welfare or related field. public contact and kennel work in a public shelter.

Requires Valid Florida Class Driver's License (must be maintained for duration of employment).

Must be computer proficient, including working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (especially Word & Excel), and be able to learn new programs quickly.

Knowledge of pet behavior and care. Ability to work with and handle all kinds of animals in a safe and responsible manner.

Must provide a high level of customer service at all times, even under stressful conditions.

This position requires successful completion of the Sheriff's Office pre-employment medical certification.

Additional Information

Work schedule includes weekends, holidays and evenings. May require working varying shifts any day of the week.

Employees will have contact with inmates during the normal course of the workday.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference / employment / neighborhood checks. submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and / or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Permanent Full-time Employees receive the following benefits :

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Explain your experience with rescue placements and foster care programs.

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Select from the following list those programs in which you have experience. Choose all that apply.

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Please describe your level of expertise in each of the above programs for which you have indicated experience.

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Why are you interested in this position?

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