This position provides leadership in and participates in the activities and operations of the Animal Services Division, including management of the Animal Services Volunteer Program.

Directly oversees, onboards and coordinates new and existing volunteers participating in the Animal Services Volunteer Program; Assists with representing Animal Services at public events, media outlets and meetings as needed; Utilizes and assists with social media, special events/promotions, educational opportunities, marketing materials and other such outlets to promote pet adoptions and shelter pet life-saving programs; Utilizes volunteers as needed to assist with any effort that promotes viable outcomes for shelter pets;

Oversees efforts to place more shelter pets into new homes through special placement programs; Coordinates with other animal welfare groups, volunteers and citizens to help reunite lost shelter pets with current owners; Assists with coordination of foster programs; Assists in promoting spay/neuter programs to help decrease shelter intake;