Job Description
February 12, 2015
Position Title: Trap/Neuter/Return and Barn Cat Coordinator
Reports To: H.E.R.O. Program Director
Supervises: Volunteers
Status: Part time; 25hours/week
Position Summary: Provide assistance to the H.E.R.O. Program Director with the coordination and execution
of Trap/Neuter/Return programs and community outreach. The Trap/Neuter/Return Coordinator will provide onsite colony assessments and trapping and transport of community cats, and will coordinate and promote Barn
Cat Program.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
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Identify colonies and provide Trap/Neuter/Return support to the public via phone calls, walk-ins, email
and grassroots presence in neighborhoods
Implement Trap/Neuter/Return in targeted municipalities
Support in the development and provide training to volunteer trapper team and coordinate other
volunteer efforts related to helping outdoor cats and other community pets.
Supervise coordinate and delegate trapping assignments to volunteer trappers.
Provide hands on assistance with trapping cats in targeted Trap/Neuter/Return
communities/municipalities and perform mass trapping projects of identified feral colonies.
Schedule spay/neuter appointments with the Veterinary Care Center and in compliance with scheduling
process
Provide transport to Veterinary Care Center and return cats to their colony as needed post-surgery
Educate and provide Trap/Neuter/Return training and information to the public or interested parties, and
provide information on Trap/Neuter/Return advocacy techniques
Maintain records of colonies and caretakers, situations and their resolution, gathering success stories,
and producing a written report monthly and as requested by HERO Program Director
Promote the Barn Cat Program and actively seek appropriate homes for when relocation is necessary
for community and feral cats that are impounded at Great Plains SPCA.
Maintain trap inventory in clean working condition
Coordinate with Great Plains SPCA Admissions and Adoption Center Managers for impoundment of
adoptable community cats
Coordinate with Great Plains SPCA Foster Managers for the placement of nursing, under age and
kittens that may be rehabilitated or socialized
Work harmoniously and effectively with all Great Plains SPCA departments, staff, volunteers, and
HERO Team partner organization-The Rescue Project
Other duties as assigned
Work Conditions:
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Wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions
Significant amount of standing during a typical day
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, carrying, and reaching
Significant amount of sitting when driving
Educational Requirements:
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High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience and Skills:
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Paid or volunteer experience in animal sheltering or animal welfare (preferred but not required)
Work experience with community cats(preferred but not required); cats in general (required)
High level of customer service
Strong written and verbal skills
Proficiency with Internet navigation, a variety of computer software applications and email
Proven organizational skills and effective communication
Strong record keeping skills
Ability to handle and restrain animals of various dispositions
Additional Information:
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Local travel required
Must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
Must be self-guided, requiring minimal supervision
Must be able to work flexible hours, possibly including holidays, weekends and late and early hours as
needed or assigned
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Must have a current driver’s license
Must be at least 18 years of age
We desire a candidate who demonstrates outstanding inter-personal communication skills and the ability to work
in a team or independently with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
At Will Employment:
There is no minimum period of employment guaranteed or implied by acceptance of an employment offer. It is
the policy of Great Plains SPCA that employment is at will, which means that employment is for no specific term
and that employment may be terminated by the employee or Great Plains SPCA at any time without cause.
Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other
related duties within your skill set as negotiated and/or directed to meet the ongoing needs of your
department and the organization.
I have read and understood the duties and expectations as described in this position description.
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