Admissions Dog Merging Tech

Admissions Dog Merging Tech

Part Time, 30hrs/wk, $18.30/hr

Position

Admissions Dog Merging Tech – Pima Animal Care Center

FLSA Status

Grant funded position not guaranteed beyond June 30, 2027.

Reports To

Chief Operating Officer of Friends of PACC, with daily supervision by unit supervisor at PACC

Organization Profile

Friends of PACC is the nonprofit fundraising partner supporting Pima Animal Care Center (PACC).

Position Purpose & Overview

Pima Animal Care Center is the open admissions animal shelter for Tucson and Pima County, taking in around 19,000 pets each year and providing a full range of animal services covering a 9,000 square-mile area.

The purpose of this position is to assist the staff at PACC in areas identified as needing additional staffing support. This position provides direct services to animals. Duties, training, and daily supervision is provided by the PACC supervisor of each particular department.

The position is temporary. Length of employment and hours are based solely on need and available funding.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist PACC admissions team with cohousing both incoming and current shelter dogs. This position will specifically be responsible for creating a potential cohousing or merger list for the day and working with an admissions staff member to coordinate introducing pairs of dogs to cohouse. This position will also ensure that cleared, previously ill, or quarantined dogs are moved to the adoption floor in a timely manner to expedite an outcome and shorten their length of stay in the shelter. Cohousing provides essential enrichment and socialization to dogs housed at the shelter in addition to creating vital space needed to house a large dog population. A successful cohousing program improves the quality of life for dogs in a shelter environment, expedites and increases live outcomes, and reduces the chance of behavioral decline. This position provides direct services to animals. The PACC supervisor of admissions provides duties, training, and daily supervision.

This work is typically performed under general the direction of the Pet Resource Manager.

Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Ø Monitor and manage kennel availability by maintaining an up-to-date list of open kennels across all departments, including Adoptions, Foster, Clinic, and Admissions. Assign kennels throughout the day based on departmental needs and priorities set by leadership.

Ø Coordinate cohousing opportunities by maintaining a current list of co-housable dogs who are single housed, creating and updating a daily merge list, assisting with introductions, and relocating successfully paired dogs to shared kennels.

Ø Facilitate efficient use of kennel space by continuing dog merging efforts to support both space management and enrichment goals.

Ø Support return-to-floor transitions by reviewing daily lists of dogs returning from foster or cleared from quarantine, URI, ringworm, or livestock exposure. Assess housing needs (single vs. co-housing) and assign kennels based on readiness and time since clearance.

Ø Act as the central point of contact for kennel coordination throughout the day to reduce confusion, expedite dog movement, and ensure dogs are placed in the most appropriate locations for adoption or foster outcomes.

Ø Collaborate with the Behavior, Clinic, Admissions, Adoptions, and Foster teams to identify dogs eligible for movement and determine available, appropriate kennel space based on current shelter population and departmental needs.

Ø Clean and prepare vacated holding kennels to accommodate incoming dogs and support smooth transitions between kennel uses.

Ø Stay current on shelter best practices by maintaining knowledge of relevant tools, procedures, training, and enrichment methods in accordance with Pima County policies.

Ø Perform other duties as assigned to support shelter operations and animal welfare.

Training and Experience

The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate. Valid driver's license is required at the time of application.

All applicants must demonstrate their ability to:

Ø Animal handling experience preferred.

Ø Commitment to positive reinforcement as the first line of teaching, training and behavior training and medication considered, and should be applied consistently for all species.

Ø Commitment to safe animal handling practices.

Ø Must be 18 years

Ø Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ø Ability to organize and prioritize workload.

Ø Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ø Intermittent physical activity includes bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of sitting and using a computer.

Ø Ability to work in an environment with cats, dogs, and other animals.

Ø Hours may include weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

General

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel incumbent in this position.

Americans with Disability Specifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Employees will be working directly with animals. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work in close proximity to animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is at times exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Compensation

$18.30 an hour

At Will Relationship

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship which means that either you or Friends of PACC may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause.

About Friends of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC)

Friends of PACC is the official, nonprofit, philanthropic partner to our county animal shelter which is the only shelter in our community that never turns away a pet in need. Friends of PACC exists to support and enhance PACC’s efforts to save the lives of pets in need. We grant critically needed resources—like veterinary care, medications, and equipment—to PACC so that it can continue the amazing lifesaving progress it has made in recent years. We envision a future in which every pet who comes to PACC is supported with the resources needed to find a loving home.

Friends of Pima Animal Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS

Friends of Pima Animal Care Center conducts pre-employment screenings for all positions, which includes a background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducted on all new employees to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.30 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18