Animal Program Coordinator

Salary

$ $26.08 Hourly

Location

AZ 85190, AZ

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

Department

Animal Control

Opening Date

12/11/2025

Closing Date

12/18/ :59 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits

Description
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Job Summary
Develop and maintain the current volunteer program. Develop, implement, and maintain enrichment programs for shelter animals including playgroups for dogs. Develop or maintain community outreach programs, as well as be a liaison for community outreach. Keep necessary records on volunteers and all programs, including any and all training, updated volunteer handbooks, and volunteer job descriptions, training materials, required forms, and coordinate all volunteer/enrichment/community scheduling and events.

Typical Classification Essential Duties
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

Typical Classification Essential Duties

• Prepare departmental and other reports as required.
• Serve as liaison with community organizations, businesses, and schools.
• Write and distribute volunteer/shelter newsletter.
• Recruit, train, and supervise shelter volunteer force, including CAVIT students.
• Develop and maintain volunteer training and program materials as well as volunteer schedules.
• Train volunteers and staff on enrichment/playgroups for dogs, as well as maintain the programs as on going.
• Maintain volunteer personnel records.
• Operate as community liaison and community activities and provision of educational programs.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Must have the ability to travel for training conferences if needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience working with animals.
• Valid Driver's License with Arizona Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laws, statutes, and ordinances governing animal control issues.
• Knowledge of regional animal care resources available to citizens.
• Skilled in exercising patience, care, and compassion in dealing with animals.
• Skilled in animal handling.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work can be physical and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including handling dogs on and off leash. The work also requires the ability to finger, walk, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

Notice to Applicants

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.

This position is part-time

Pinal County Offers Some Of The Best Benefits In Arizona We Offer a Wide Range Of Employee Benefits. You Can Read More Details About Our Organizations Benefit Program Or You Can Review The List Below:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
• Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
• Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
• Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit
• Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.
• Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Quarterly Well Challenges
• Vaccination Clinics Onsite
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance