Animal Transport Director - REMOTE

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Animal Transport Director - REMOTE

Making North Texas a No-Kill city is a big job and as a volunteer-based organization, Dallas Pets Alive is a non-profit organization focused on animal welfare and saving pets. DPA needs a lot of great volunteers to do it. As an Animal Transport Director, you'll lead the transport efforts of Dallas Pets Alive and ensure this department’s success!

• About Dallas Pets Alive : https://dallaspetsalive.org

**TO BE CONSIDERED, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at

https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

Team: Transport

Reports to: the VP Animal Operations, and the Executive Director.

Works with: Correspondence with DPA volunteers, leadership team, transport partners, vet staff, and fosters will be required on a regular basis.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating via email with fosters who will be sending animals on transport
• Working with fosters and Medical Team to ensure all required medical needs are met prior to transport
• Collaborating with Foster Team and Rescue Team to check that all paperwork, medical and legal, is in order prior to transport
• Tracking needs, animals, and points of contact for all transports
• Communicating with transport partners to set up new dates and approve animals for transport
• Overseeing transport volunteers, managing transport budget and statistics
• Establishing new relationships with other rescue organizations for potential transport
• Serving on the DPA Leadership team which includes receiving leadership email correspondence, attending monthly conference calls and quarterly in-person meetings
• Assisting with any other duties needed to help drive Dallas Pets Alive!’s mission and support our values

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be proficient with use of email and have regular phone + internet access
• Skilled with spreadsheets and working with Google Drive
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively with a variety of leadership styles
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare

Dallas Pets Alive! Musts:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional level correspondence at all times
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent Dallas Pets Alive! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week