Animal Placement Specialist - Baldwin County Commission

1. Conducts outreach to increase participation of placement partners and rescue groups and to enhance the live outcomes of the shelter.
2. Maintains positive and open communication with existing and future partners.
3. Notifies partners and coordinates flow of animals for rescue or adoption.
4. Facilitates photography/video of animals for adoptions.
5. Uploads, posts, edits, and updates information on the animal shelter Facebook page and other social media outlets.
6. Develops creative descriptions of available animals for marking and networking purposes through print and social media.
7. Coordinates adoption events at the facility and off site.
8. Organizes outreach involvement and activities for volunteers.
9. Works with staff to enhance owner reclaim rates and to increase awareness programs.
10. Interacts with the public to provide adoption of available pets and to ensure the return of animals to the proper owner.
11. Maintains complete and accurate records.
12. Enters data and information into computerized database to maintain animal and adoption records.
13. Compiles a variety of statistical reports.
14. Attends Advisory Board Meetings as requested by the County Humane Officer.
15. Answers inquiries from the general public, as needed.
16. Performs related work as required.

1. Possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by the County's insurance standards.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Minimum of one (1) year experience with animals.Minimum of three (3) years' experience in customer service, public relations and clerical experience, including one (1) year experience in social media networking and communications; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.       

1. Willingness to work overtime and non-standard hours as required.
2. Be willing and available to attend training related to job.
3. Injuries from animals pose a work hazard for employees in this class.

1. Good knowledge of internet and social media platforms and methods to connect with potential partners.
2. Good knowledge of animal shelter operations and adoptions, or the ability to readily acquire such knowledge.
3. Good knowledge of written and verbal communication methods and principles; good knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
4. Good knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
5. Some knowledge of safety practices and procedures in dealing with animals, or the ability to readily acquire such knowledge.
6. Some knowledge of area animal advocacy groups, or the ability to readily acquire such knowledge.
7. Ability to in a fast paced environment.
8. Ability to operate a camera.
9. Ability to understand and explain general policies of animal control and shelter operations, including euthanasia of animals.
10. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive subjects, such as euthanasia of animals.
11. Ability to maintain professionalism in all aspects of work.
12. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate events.
13. Ability to compile and present oral and written report
14. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and travel to locations within the community. 
15. Ability to establish and maintain social media relationships.
16. Ability to work independently and efficiently on multiple projects.
17. Ability to communication, both orally and in writing.
18. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, employees and the general public.
19. Hear well enough to respond to verbal communication and to use the telephone.
20. Body movement to bend, stoop and move about.
21. Manual dexterity to write and type.

Salary : $16