Placement Director (Volunteer/Unpaid)

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The Placement Director’s position consists of but is not limited to the following:
* Member of Minnesota Boxer Rescue (MNBR) Board of Directors
* Oversees the Placement Team, which includes: Intake, Transport, Foster, and Adoption
Coordinators along with Application Processors.
* Has a handle on the workings of the Placement Team and ensures all processes and
procedures are being handled properly and in a timely manner
* Ensures dog adoption Meet & Greets are scheduled and Placement Team members are
present
* Assigns MNBR ID numbers to incoming dogs or ensures these are assigned
* Maintains one master spreadsheet of dogs consisting of: ID number, fees,
adoptions, adoption contact info and make available for other board members and committee members
* Updates website database for incoming, foster, and adopted dogs, to track through the cycle of
intake to foster to adoption or assigns this task
* Sends out denial letters for applicants who do not meet the requirements of adoption, or if
home visit or reference checks were denied
* Ensures supplies are medications for foster dogs are available/ordered
* Maintains relationships with partner veterinarians
* Schedules and approves veterinarian visits and bills for foster dogs or assigns task
o Ensures costs and visits are reasonable, accurate, and appropriate
* Assigns adoption fees to all dogs based on Rescue protocol
* Problem solves and resolve issues associated with rescue dogs or issues related to Placement
Team
* Actively participate in annual WiggleFest event (to include assisting WF committee
as needed) and Give to the Max Day
* Represent/attend rescue events and Adoption Meet and Greets
* Follows up on spay/neuter contracts and obedience contracts if requested by Contracts Coordinator
* Attend Board meetings - in person, online, or via phone
* Represents MNBR as a leader and mentor within the community
* All other duties as assigned or assumes duties of any missing member of Placement Team

Qualifications:
* Prior rescue experience and knowledge applicable to Placement Team
* Possess strong leadership, communication, conflict management, and problem-solving and
critical thinking skills
* Ability to address issues in a timely and professional manner
* Strong organizational and conflict management skills
* Detail-Orientated
* Comfortable with computers, email, website, and technology
* Ability to access email and internet on phone and computer
* Familiar with web-based applications and Microsoft Office
* Supervision skills or have worked with committees previously
Time Involved: Approximately 20+ hours per week