Part-time Feral Cat Coordinator - Manhasset, United States - Town Of North Hempstead

Town Of North Hempstead

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Manhasset, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Part time

Position Title:
Part-time Feral Cat Coordinator

Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter

Salary:
$25/ Hour

Responsibilities:

Act as a liaison with the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter and its residents to ensure success of the Feral Cat trapneuterreturn (TNR) program.
Promote and educate the public about feral cats and the services offered. Provide resources and assistance to constituents on cat related topics.
Resolve grievances and provide suggestions to constituents whose calls relate to cats as a public nuisance.
Answer TNR and cat related service requests in a timely manner to address resident complaints and requests for TNR clinics and trapping services. Coordinate trapping efforts with residents and trapper.
Schedule monthly clinic appointments with residents accordingly. Update service requests with outcomes.
Maintain communication with shelter staff, vet staff, and trapper.
Implement trapneuterreturn program rules and guidelines to ensure program compliance.
Manage a traploan program, inventory, and keep traps in working order. Instruct constituents on use

and safe operation of traps.

Supervise TNR clinics from drop off to pick up. Ensure that cats are properly labeled and identified upon clinic intake and all corresponding paperwork is in place. Observe postsurgical cats.
Communicate with vets and cat caregivers concerning medical decisions.
Manage accurate record keeping. Keep statistics of cats that come to the clinics. Receive, review and forward monthly invoices and reports to Supervisor.

Requirements:

Excellent customer service skills and experience working with the general public.
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations.
Understanding of cat health, behavior, handling, and trapping.
Communicate with vets and cat caregivers concerning medical decisions.
Ability to navigate the internet and software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Motorola Solutions CSR.
Ability to work autonomously and to use sensible judgement, especially in critical situations.
Ability to navigate the internet and software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Motorola Solutions CSR.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to lift and carry 40 plus pounds at a time.
Willing to work various hours and dates, including weekends as needed.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be comfortable driving a van.
Spanish speaking a plus.