Humane Rescue Alliance
Overview
The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) champions the protection of animals, support for people, and service to the community. With campuses in the District of Columbia and New Jersey, it is the largest and most comprehensive animal services provider in the region, transforming the lives of tens of thousands of animals through rescue and adoption, humane protection, access to medical care, innovative community programs, and legislative leadership. HRA reimagines traditional sheltering to address the challenges facing animals and the people who love them.
Position Transport Coordinator
will oversee and optimize the movement and management of animals within the shelter and foster programs, ensuring that animals are efficiently and safely placed in foster homes, adopted, or transferred to appropriate locations to support lifesaving goals. This role coordinates and manages animal transport operations, including inter-shelter and out-of-state transport programs, and fosters relationships with partner organizations to expand capacity for animal movement. The Transport Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Foster and Volunteer Programs, the Director of Pet Support, Animal Care, Enrichment, and Behavior Director (and their designees), and other departments to ensure smooth animal flow while minimizing shelter population density and maximizing welfare and safety.
Responsibilities
Animal Flow Management
Oversee and manage the daily population flow of animals in the shelter and foster programs, ensuring timely movement between the shelter, foster homes, and adoption events.
Monitor length of stay (LOS) and outcome options for animals needing placement outside the shelter.
Monitor shelter capacity and assess the need for foster placements, maximizing foster home utilization to reduce shelter population density in coordination with the foster department.
Ensure safe and humane transportation of animals, following proper protocols for handling, safety, and comfort.
Maintain a diverse population of animals in the shelter available for adoption.
Animal Transport Operations
Coordinate and manage transport programs, including transfers between partner shelters, out-of-state adoptions, and emergency transport during disasters.
Build and maintain relationships with transport partners, shelters, and rescue organizations to create a network for moving animals.
Develop and manage transport schedules to ensure safe and timely transfers.
Maintain accurate records of transport activities, including animal details, transport dates, and partner organizations involved.
Prepare and process health certificates required for animal transport across state lines.
Collaborative Planning and Communication
Work with the medical department to ensure protocols for safe transports of healthy animals are followed.
Collaborate with the Director of Pet Support to review the shelter population to guide incoming animal decisions.
Coordinate with the behavior team on transport options for more complex behavior cases and explore outcomes.
Communicate regularly with team members, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure smooth information flow and coordination of animal movement.
Data Management and Reporting
Track and report on key performance indicators related to animal flow, including transport frequency and shelter population statistics.
Use data to identify trends and areas for improvement in movement and placement.
Provide regular reports to the Director of Pet Support on program performance, challenges, and progress toward goals.
Maintain up-to-date records of animal flow activities, including intake, transport, and adoption data.
Team Leadership and Staff Development
Recruit, hire, and manage transport personnel as determined.
Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented environment and encourage innovative approaches to animal flow management.
Support ongoing professional development and training for staff involved in animal movement.
Program Development and Process Improvement
Continuously evaluate and refine animal flow processes to improve efficiency and identify growth opportunities.
Develop and implement new strategies for enhancing foster home placement, transport partnerships, and animal flow operations.
Stay informed of best practices in animal transport and shelter management to ensure programs are efficient, humane, and effective.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in animal science, nonprofit management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in animal welfare, shelter management, or related fields.
Experience managing animal flow and transport logistics.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple programs and operations simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, external partners, and the community.
Knowledge of animal welfare principles and shelter operations.
Ability to manage data and utilize technology for tracking and reporting purposes.
Strong leadership and team-building skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Passion for animal welfare and commitment to the organization’s mission of lifesaving and community support.
Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record; this is a requirement for consideration for this role.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time.
Comfort with working around animals of various sizes and temperaments.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequent deadlines and changing priorities.
Some evening and weekend work may be required for special events or urgent transport needs.
Work in both office and shelter environments, including exposure to animal waste, cleaning chemicals, and animal care activities.
Education and Experience
Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in animal shelter environments, volunteer coordination, customer service, or related study.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly rate, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement savings.
Professional development opportunities.
Meaningful, mission-driven work with a team dedicated to saving lives and strengthening communities.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today and join a team where your compassion, skills, and commitment will directly save lives and strengthen communities.
The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, vision, dental, and pet-related offerings. Further information may be provided upon request.
Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A salary premium may be offered for multilingual proficiency.
HRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. Accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals requiring it.
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Position Transport Coordinator
will oversee and optimize the movement and management of animals within the shelter and foster programs, ensuring that animals are efficiently and safely placed in foster homes, adopted, or transferred to appropriate locations to support lifesaving goals. This role coordinates and manages animal transport operations, including inter-shelter and out-of-state transport programs, and fosters relationships with partner organizations to expand capacity for animal movement. The Transport Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Foster and Volunteer Programs, the Director of Pet Support, Animal Care, Enrichment, and Behavior Director (and their designees), and other departments to ensure smooth animal flow while minimizing shelter population density and maximizing welfare and safety.
Responsibilities
Animal Flow Management
Oversee and manage the daily population flow of animals in the shelter and foster programs, ensuring timely movement between the shelter, foster homes, and adoption events.
Monitor length of stay (LOS) and outcome options for animals needing placement outside the shelter.
Monitor shelter capacity and assess the need for foster placements, maximizing foster home utilization to reduce shelter population density in coordination with the foster department.
Ensure safe and humane transportation of animals, following proper protocols for handling, safety, and comfort.
Maintain a diverse population of animals in the shelter available for adoption.
Animal Transport Operations
Coordinate and manage transport programs, including transfers between partner shelters, out-of-state adoptions, and emergency transport during disasters.
Build and maintain relationships with transport partners, shelters, and rescue organizations to create a network for moving animals.
Develop and manage transport schedules to ensure safe and timely transfers.
Maintain accurate records of transport activities, including animal details, transport dates, and partner organizations involved.
Prepare and process health certificates required for animal transport across state lines.
Collaborative Planning and Communication
Work with the medical department to ensure protocols for safe transports of healthy animals are followed.
Collaborate with the Director of Pet Support to review the shelter population to guide incoming animal decisions.
Coordinate with the behavior team on transport options for more complex behavior cases and explore outcomes.
Communicate regularly with team members, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure smooth information flow and coordination of animal movement.
Data Management and Reporting
Track and report on key performance indicators related to animal flow, including transport frequency and shelter population statistics.
Use data to identify trends and areas for improvement in movement and placement.
Provide regular reports to the Director of Pet Support on program performance, challenges, and progress toward goals.
Maintain up-to-date records of animal flow activities, including intake, transport, and adoption data.
Team Leadership and Staff Development
Recruit, hire, and manage transport personnel as determined.
Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented environment and encourage innovative approaches to animal flow management.
Support ongoing professional development and training for staff involved in animal movement.
Program Development and Process Improvement
Continuously evaluate and refine animal flow processes to improve efficiency and identify growth opportunities.
Develop and implement new strategies for enhancing foster home placement, transport partnerships, and animal flow operations.
Stay informed of best practices in animal transport and shelter management to ensure programs are efficient, humane, and effective.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in animal science, nonprofit management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in animal welfare, shelter management, or related fields.
Experience managing animal flow and transport logistics.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple programs and operations simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, external partners, and the community.
Knowledge of animal welfare principles and shelter operations.
Ability to manage data and utilize technology for tracking and reporting purposes.
Strong leadership and team-building skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Passion for animal welfare and commitment to the organization’s mission of lifesaving and community support.
Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record; this is a requirement for consideration for this role.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time.
Comfort with working around animals of various sizes and temperaments.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with frequent deadlines and changing priorities.
Some evening and weekend work may be required for special events or urgent transport needs.
Work in both office and shelter environments, including exposure to animal waste, cleaning chemicals, and animal care activities.
Education and Experience
Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in animal shelter environments, volunteer coordination, customer service, or related study.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly rate, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement savings.
Professional development opportunities.
Meaningful, mission-driven work with a team dedicated to saving lives and strengthening communities.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today and join a team where your compassion, skills, and commitment will directly save lives and strengthen communities.
The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, vision, dental, and pet-related offerings. Further information may be provided upon request.
Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A salary premium may be offered for multilingual proficiency.
HRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. Accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals requiring it.
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