Community Cat Program Coordinator

Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay Neuter Clinic • Cincinnati, OH

437d • $45,000 - $48,000

About The Position

The Community Cat Program Coordinator at Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic is responsible for leading the organization's TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return) efforts for free-roaming, unowned outdoor cats in the Cincinnati area. This role involves data collection and analysis, volunteer management, community engagement, and building partnerships to achieve program goals. The coordinator will work both in the clinic and in the field, ensuring the humane treatment of cats and effective communication with the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Knowledge of community cat management, feline behavior, and spay/neuter practices.
• Experience in humanely trapping community cats and using various trapping equipment.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and apply data, including mapping cat colony locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of learning new software.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience in an animal shelter or veterinary clinic preferred, but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Kennel experience
• Management experience
• Veterinary experience
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize data on reported cat colonies to develop a strategic TNR plan.
• Build strong relationships with community members, including cat caretakers and complainants; implement conflict resolution & mediation techniques to build trust within the community.
• Trap, transport, and return cats, meeting a weekly goal of 30 successful surgeries.
• Recruit, train, and manage TNR volunteers; provide humane care during all stages of the TNR process, including trapping, transport, and during post-op recovery.
• Ensure proper housing and daily care of cats awaiting surgery or release.
• Maintain cleanliness and disease control in animal housing areas and transport vehicles.
• Manage inventory of trapping supplies, ensuring traps are clean, functional, and properly stored.
• Instruct volunteers and the public on humane use of live traps.
• Provide monthly reports on program progress and success stories to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee discount
• 403(b)
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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