Animal Services Placement Coordinator

Barrow County BOC • Barrow County, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Placement Coordinator performs professional and administrative work to develop, implement, and manage programs that maximize live release rates for the county animal shelter. This role focuses on minimizing the animals' length of stay by coordinating adoptions, foster care, volunteer engagement, and rescue group transfers. The coordinator works under general supervision but must exercise independent judgment to meet county live-release goals while maintaining public safety and regulatory compliance. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Barrow County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of experience in animal welfare, shelter operations, or volunteer program coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Familiarity with the "Five Freedoms" of animal welfare, low-stress animal handling techniques, and standard shelter sanitization protocols.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply county ordinances and state statutes regarding animal control and public safety.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and dedicated shelter database management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic when dealing with emotionally charged situations or difficult public interactions.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in animal science, public administration, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for local and national 501(c)(3) rescue partners; coordinate out-of-state transport logistics, health certificates, and manifests.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, training, and tracking of foster volunteers; manage the distribution of supplies and schedule medical follow-ups for animals in foster care.
• Coordinate on-site and off-site adoption promotions; streamline the adoption process to reduce administrative barriers for residents.
• Review adoption applications and verify information provided.
• Collaborate with the volunteer network to align volunteer tasks directly with enrichment, photography, marketing, and adoption-readiness goals.
• Conduct daily rounds with veterinary and behavioral staff to identify animals ready for placement or those requiring immediate intervention to prevent long-term confinement.
• Maintain precise, real-time records in the county’s shelter software regarding animal status, outcomes, and partner agreements.
• Ensure all programs operate within local ordinances, state laws, and Department of Agriculture regulations.
• Maintain documentation subject to public records requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED