Animal Shelter Capacity Coordinator

Posting Date

10 / 10 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 17 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range : $53,950 - $71,968 annually

Full Range : $53,950 - $90,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Animal Care and Control

About the Position

Are you a skilled professional in inventory and resource management, eager to make a real difference and meaningful impact on animal welfare?

As the Animal Shelter Capacity Coordinator, you'll coordinate daily animal flow at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. Your expertise in inventory management, resource allocation, and logistics will be key to developing and executing plans that address daily and seasonal capacity challenges. We need someone who can navigate high-pressure situations with clear decision-making and emotional intelligence, driving operational efficiency and positive outcomes. This position requires the employee to be in the office and or customer-facing for all hours worked.

Come apply to one of the largest animal shelters in the nation and help us make a difference!

About Us

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation's largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Two years of professional experience coordinating inventory, resource management, or logistics

Experience in animal care, veterinary hospital, humane society, or another related animal facility

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Animal Care and Behavior, or a similar field

A combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license

Candidates must be flexible to work weekends and holidays, with any combination of days off, determined by the needs of the Department.

We Also Value

Experience working in animal care with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital, animal control, humane society, or another animal facility

Bilingual Spanish and English-speaking skills

Job Contributions

Lead the Capacity for Care program by monitoring daily shelter capacity and coordinating the team's response

Collaborate with intake, field, adoption, foster, rescue, and transfer teams to manage admissions, prioritize cases, schedule appointments, and keep animals moving smoothly through the system

Facilitate daily meetings to share updates on population levels, urgent needs, and action plans

Track shelter population trends and manage housing to prevent overcrowding and support animal well-being

Make quick, data-driven decisions to manage length of stay and prioritize timely placements

Oversee animal transfers between shelter locations and offsite adoption centers

Monitor key performance metrics to optimize resource use and meet goals

Conduct regular housing rounds to ensure animals are cared for properly and address concerns promptly

Continuously evaluate and improve the program to meet community needs and department objectives

Working Conditions

Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Work is predominantly performed in an animal shelter with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures, excessive noise, dogs and cats with unknown temperaments or behaviors, animal waste and fluids, deceased animals, cleaning chemicals, and zoonotic diseases. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on all types of surfaces that are sometimes slippery, uneven, and rough

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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