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Partnership Coordinators play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and goal by providing assistance in developing and implementing lifesaving programming, coordinating and performing hands-on lifesaving work, within priority partner shelters to help them achieve no-kill status.

Coordinators act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and organizational success. Coordinators may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions

by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day.

This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict. Coordinate and conduct shelter partner support activities including working directly with shelter staff on a day-to-day basis as needed on sustainable lifesaving programs in accordance with partnerships, MOUs or contracts, including participating in direct, hands-on lifesaving work. Lead and empower volunteers and

volunteer teams in support of programs with the goal of utilizing volunteers to the greatest extent possible to expand Best Friends lifesaving capacity; deliver and lead superior customer service.

Serve as a mission ambassador, representing Best Friends' mission and vision within partner shelters; supporting training, mentoring; participate in developing resources for partner shelters on proven programs support their success in achieving no-kill; support the maintenance of statistics within targeted partners shelters. Develop comprehensive knowledge of Best Friends' and community partner programs to best match individuals and organizations to opportunities to support lifesaving or deliver or receive services.

Work collaboratively with and assist Best Friends' team members in all areas of operations to develop, evolve, and implement efficient processes to achieve lifesaving goals; follow policies, procedures, and task lists, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping. Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace, valuing, and modeling safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and communicating about unsafe practices and conditions. Skills & Experience: Background working or volunteering in animal shelters, preferably in a municipal, government or private shelter with contractual animal control responsibilities is strongly preferred; ability to work in an environment that is not no-kill, remaining professional, nonjudgmental, and supportive of that shelter's staff.

Experience with community cat programming is preferred. Experience with and ability to drive large multi-passenger vehicles. Experience leading teams and implementing programs preferred but not required. Strong communication skills. Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but not required.

Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with a conversational adoption process. Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle cats and dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns. Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Abilityto work in a fast-paced environment withwell-developedorganization skillsto juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative to assist in any area or process; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist until goals are achieved. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn. Physical Requirements: Must be able to: Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending. Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion.

Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status. Valid driver's license, meeting Best Friends Animal Society's driver qualification standards; ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed. Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights, and holiday work. Travel up to 20%.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status. Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society.

Culture Statement and Responsibility We value attitude over aptitude, and we treat Kindness as a discipline because it is paramount in our culture along with our other Guiding Principles. Culture is how we talk to and treat ourselves and one another, it's how we generate and respond to change, it's how we plan and make decisions, it's how we do what we do. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society.

currently hiring Valet Attendants for full-time and part-time opportunitiesto start immediately. What we're looking for: Always cheerfully greet guests and sincerely thank them upon exit. Park and retrieving guest vehicles in a safe and timely manner. Explain the parking rates and provide instructions for guests to retrieve their self-park vehicles.

Help the business by inspecting each vehicle before taking possession and following company guidelines. Impress us all by maintaining the company uniform appearance, cheerfully greeting and thanking guests, resolving issues, and by being an all-around pleasure to be with. Be outside and active most of your day, standing walking, and sometimes

helping with items weighing up to 50lbs. And you may be asked by local management to complete small cleaning or maintenance tasks or other special projects. What's in it for you?

We promote from within - park your career here! Free Parking! Flexible scheduling; paid Holidays and Wellness. Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) that provides support and resources to employees and their families 24/7 (FT Employees) Paid vacation and an extra day-off on your birthday! (FT Employees) Benefits Package - including medical, dental, vision, and 8 supplemental insurances, including pet insurance! Must haves: You are at least 18 years old. You have a valid driver's license and

have been driving for at least 2 years. Energetic, outgoing and can stand, run, and carry items, up to 50lbs, if needed.

Great communicator in both written and spoken language, with a friendly, professional approach to everyone you meet. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can help resolve customer issues in a positive and helpful way. Good to haves: Valet parking: 1 year+ Customer service: 1 year+ This list is not all-inclusive. The full job description will be provided at your interview. Free parking while on shift at your assigned Propark location. Propark is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, interactionual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Please go to the Propark corporate careers portal to view our CPRA Applicant Notice and Privacy Policy for the state of CA. This policy will also be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.