KC Pet Project · 1 day ago
Feline Lifesaving - Petco Program Manager
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $55K/yrKC Pet Project is an organization dedicated to animal welfare, and they are seeking a Feline Lifesaving Petco Program Manager to enhance their lifesaving capacity for adoptable cats. The role involves managing volunteers, overseeing feline care at Petco locations, and ensuring the welfare of cats in the program while maintaining relationships with store personnel.
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Responsibilities
Maintain records for Department of Agriculture, including health certificate and adoption paperwork, as well as follow all Department of Agriculture guidelines at all locations
Proactively recruit, manage, schedule and train program volunteers to ensure all cats receive daily care and enrichment
When a volunteer is not available, it is the responsibility of the Petco Program Manager to find a substitute caregiver or cover the care shift personally. At minimum, this person will be inside each store at least twice per month, which can be a care shift
Provide necessary supplies for Petco Cat Habitats (accel, paper towels, clean linens, etc)
Understand and follow store procedures to restock food and litter through the Petco Foundation
Act as a liaison between store employees, KC Pet Project, and volunteers
Communicate any unresolved issues with store personnel to management in a timely manner
Manage the flow of cat moving to Petco Habitats based on the capacity for care of each location
Evaluate available cats to ensure criteria is met for Petco Habitat Program both medically and behaviorally through videos, photos, conversations, and paper records
Respond to email inquiries regarding available cats at offsite locations
Provide resources and trainings to volunteers and Petco staff to improve welfare of cats
Collect and analyze data to monitor adoption rates, length of stay, and overall welfare of transferred cats
Assess daily population at offsite adoption centers as well as the main campus
Maintain continuity of cats moving to adoption centers and proactively work to thoughtfully fill empty kennels at those locations in a timely manner with pets that are appropriate for those locations
Ensure all PetPoint notes are current on all cats moving to offsite adoption kennels: vaccination records, microchipping, health certificates, and behavior information is current and organized before transport
Assemble all necessary adoption paperwork and arrange transport of cats to offsite adoption centers and update their location when leaving the main campus
Observe notes for behavior or medical concerns noted at adoption centers and coordinate return of cats with medical or behavioral concerns to main shelter when necessary
Maintain an ongoing dialogue with program volunteers and KC Pet Project staff
Use fear free (feline friendly) handling at all times when loading animals in transport carriers, moving through the shelter, loading in vehicles for transport, and unloading at locations
Understand and adhere to Missouri and Kansas Department of Agriculture requirements for documentation and transporting of animals
Maintain transport vehicle in a clean and safe condition at all times and work with shelter management to ensure routine maintenance is provided as needed
Perform other duties as assigned and work with staff from various departments and organizations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license
Willingness to drive company vehicles: must be 21 years of age or older and have an acceptable driving record to meet insurance requirements
Exceptional customer service and collaborative mindset
Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates successful animal handling, sanitation or expertise and the knowledge and skills necessary for this position
Must be able to handle all cats with kindness at all times without exception
Safely work with and around cats of varying temperaments
Must be able to work in a high volume, fast paced, high stress environment
Self-motivated, great attitude, team-oriented a must
Work quickly and efficiently with minimal oversight
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong analytical skills to make decisions in an environment of competing priorities
Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
Has initiative and the ability to follow through on a project until completion
Weekend availability required
Acts with integrity at all times
Ability to represent KC Pet Project professionally at all times with the public and other staff
Commitment to the values and mission of KC Pet Project including a dedication to lifesaving and treating animals with compassion, kindness, and quality of care
Company
KC Pet Project
KC Pet Project is a non-profit charitable organization that provides animal control and municipal animal shelter management services.
Founded in 2012
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gail Longstaff
Chief Administrative Officer
Tori Fugate
Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
2025-05-19
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