The Adoptions Coordinator plays a crucial role in matching rescued dogs with suitable forever homes, ensuring a smooth adoption process, and providing exceptional support to adopters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adoption Applications: Manage and review adoption applications, including initial reviews, phone screens, and reference checks.
- Dog Profiling: Create and maintain accurate profiles for adoptable dogs, highlighting their breed, age, energy level, and temperament.
- Matching: Carefully match dogs with suitable adopters based on lifestyle, living situation, and preferences.
- Home Visits: Coordinate and oversee home visits to ensure a safe and suitable environment for the adopted dog.
- Adoption Contracts: Prepare and finalize adoption contracts, ensuring all necessary information is accurate and complete.
- Post-Adoption Support: Provide ongoing support and guidance to adopters, addressing any questions or concerns.
- Communication: Maintain open communication with adopters, volunteers, and other team members.
- Record Keeping: Accurately maintain adoption records, including documentation and data entry.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as Intake and Transportation.
- Education: Stay up-to-date on best practices in animal adoption and welfare.
- Posting available dogs on pet adoption platform
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist with adoption events and promotions
- Develop and maintain adoption marketing materials
- Provide feedback and insights to improve the adoption process
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities
- Foster positive relationships with adopters, volunteers, and colleagues