What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rescue Intake Coordinator position at Silicon Valley Pet Project?
SVPP's vision is to inspire and involve communities, organizations, and individuals in SVPP's life-saving work.
SVPP strives to make the experience of volunteering, fostering, adopting, and/or donating to our organization rewarding, educational, supportive, and community-focused. We are an animal welfare organization that is first and foremost a people organization. We could not do what we do without every person who volunteers, fosters, adopts, or donates to SVPP.
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The Intake Coordinator plays a vital role in helping Silicon Valley Pet Project identify dogs and cats in need of rescue and placement into foster care. This position focuses on reviewing animals from local shelters and the community, assessing them against SVPP’s intake guidelines, and prioritizing candidates with strong adoption potential.
Key Responsibilities
SVPP strives to make the experience of volunteering, fostering, adopting, and/or donating to our organization rewarding, educational, supportive, and community-focused. We are an animal welfare organization that is first and foremost a people organization. We could not do what we do without every person who volunteers, fosters, adopts, or donates to SVPP.
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The Intake Coordinator plays a vital role in helping Silicon Valley Pet Project identify dogs and cats in need of rescue and placement into foster care. This position focuses on reviewing animals from local shelters and the community, assessing them against SVPP’s intake guidelines, and prioritizing candidates with strong adoption potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor local shelters and community inquiries for potential rescue candidates
- Evaluate animals based on SVPP intake criteria, including health, behavior, and adoptability
- Collaborate with the SVPP team to prioritize and coordinate intake decisions
- Help ensure a diverse mix of breeds, ages, and needs across both dogs and cats
- Approximately 10 hours per week, with flexibility depending on intake needs
- Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
- Ability to assess adoptability and placement potential
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for animal welfare and rescue