Help Animals Find Their Furever Home - Intake Lead

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As a part of HSLC's Animal Care team, the Intake Lead will coordinate all requests for animal intake into HSLC to include rescue partners, adoptable trap-neuter-return cats, friendly/lost/dumped cats, owner surrenders from previously adopted HSLC animals, and local emergency or urgent situations. The position responsibilities include:

• Handle all incoming requests for intake
• Before approving intake, work with the Foster Coordinator to verify foster availability for placement of new animals
• Authorize Intake Exam for all new arrivals and inform Medical Lead
• Work with Foster Coordinator to keep track of the number of animals in our care
• Enter intake information into ShelterLuv (animal rescue management system)
• Inform Foster Coordinator and Medical Lead once animal is in HSLC care, including medical, social and behavioral updates and issues
• Help decide if an animal is in danger and needs immediate removal, in conjunction with LCAS
• Work with Foster Coordinator to recruit new fosters when time is critical
• For owner surrenders and transfers, make sure appropriate forms are filled out and medical and vaccination paperwork is transferred with animal
• Scan paperwork (e.g., transfer, medical, and vaccinations) to Google Drive and inform Foster Coordinator when completed

• Exceptional reliability
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work quickly when time is critical. Consistent ability to respond to inquiries within 24 hours
• Detail oriented and resourceful
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey information clearly
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a virtual organizational environment
• Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and Google Drive
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines