Description
The Community Cat Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Humane Animal Rescue’s Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) program, managing the Working Cat program, returning community cats to (RTF), raising the level of understanding in regard to community cats in the city, and providing assistance and education to the general public and colony caretakers. The Community Cat Program Coordinator is expected to work five eight hour days a week.
- Establish and maintain relationships with community groups and attend community meetings to educate on positive solutions to managing community cats in Pittsburgh.
- Provide information and resources to assist in education the public on the Community Cat Program and TNR.
- Answer calls from the community about free-roaming cats, nuisance resolutions, and other cat-related issues, offering advice and information. Act as a source of expertise on all matters pertaining to free-roaming cats.
- Work with Admissions Department to manage the rental of humane traps.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Able to work either the early or late shift, any day of the week, including some holidays.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members and the public.
- Ability to recognize signs of illness, injury, or stress in shelter animals and escalate appropriately.
- Comfort and confidence handling animals with varying temperaments, including those that may be fearful or reactive.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn shelter management software.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience working or volunteering with animals.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Able to work early or late shifts, any day of the week, including some holidays
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to recognize illness, injury, or stress in shelter animals and escalate appropriately
- Comfort and confidence handling animals with varying temperaments, including fearful or reactive animals
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn shelter management software
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience working or volunteering with animals
What We Do
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) is a non-profit animal welfare organization providing rescue, medical care, adoption, and wildlife rehabilitation. Its mission is to provide temporary shelter, food, and medical attention to abandoned, neglected, and injured animals, reunite lost pets with their owners, find new homes for animals, and educate the public on humane animal care to reduce overpopulation within the Pittsburgh community.
