Community Animal Project (CAP) Coordinator

Position Objective:

To assist with handling casework in the office and in the field and to function as CAP’s primary support person at PETA’s headquarters

Term of Employment:

Reports to:

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Retrieve, log, and respond to incoming requests for local (Virginia) CAP assistance
• Dispatch field staff members and volunteers or respond firsthand to field emergencies
• Assign non-emergency local cases to field staff members and read the respondents’ reports on a daily basis (within 24 hours when on duty)
• Perform euthanasia, emergency first-aid procedures, and field work
• File complaints with animal control agencies for cases requiring legal intervention, and follow up to ensure that action is taken
• Coordinate and supervise all intern and volunteer projects for the division
• Perform fieldwork in North Carolina at least once a month, functioning as the lead technician
• Help coordinate and participate in the care of animals in PETA’s custody
• Coordinate all spay appointments for CAP’s North Carolina clients through local veterinarians and spay appointments for local clients through the SNIP (Spay and Neuter Immediately, Please) manager
• Participate in CAP emergency-pager rotation and respond to urgent calls
• Submit approved doghouse requests to the Operations for building and delivery
• Submit weekly CAP van mileage figures to Operations or another designated staff member
• Coordinate CAP’s monthly schedule
• Oversee the maintenance and stocking of CAP’s office supplies and literature, exam room, and vans
• Delegate, through the director of DAWR&I, any and all of the above duties to members of the CAP staff during field work, time off, and travel
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Degree or experience in related field
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal professionally with a wide variety of people
• Certification in animal euthanasia and drug use (training will be provided by PETA)
• Good problem-solving and crisis-management skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to be on 24-hour emergency call
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions in a crisis situation
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

To apply now, please click here. If you are unable to complete the online application, please mail your résumé and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510