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Posting Date 05/16/25
Application Deadline 05/20/25
Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $53,950 - $62,963 annually
Full Pay Range: $53,950 - $90,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Animal Care and Control
About the Position Make a difference in the lives of animals and our community! The Animal Services Program is seeking a highly organized and motivated Event Coordinator to spearhead impactful off-site adoption events, vital spay/neuter clinics, and community outreach initiatives. This role offers the exciting opportunity to build partnerships, educate the public on animal welfare, and connect residents with essential pet services like licensing, vaccinations, and microchipping. If you're a proactive individual with strong project management skills and a genuine passion for animal care and community engagement, we encourage you to apply. About Us Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation's largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes. Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Four years of experience planning and coordinating community events and/or outreach campaigns to raise awareness of specific programs Experience working in an animal shelter High school diploma or GED Post secondary education may substitute for two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Experience working in a veterinary clinic and a humane society Experience driving large vehicles (29' and 31') Bilingual in Spanish and English
Job Contributions
Plan, coordinate, and execute all in-shelter and off-site events, including adoptions, licensing, vaccine clinics, spay/neuter services, and other community outreach and education efforts Select and prepare animals for events based on health and temperament, ensuring proper transport, humane handling, and sanitation throughout Research and identify opportunities to expand off-site adoption and public engagement. Deliver excellent customer service while following shelter policies and procedures. Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations (e.g., schools, churches) to support program goals and expand service delivery Track and report on program outcomes, opportunities, and effectiveness through scheduled feedback and data summaries Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop and distribute outreach materials that support community education Manage program inventory and supplies, including leashes, collars, vaccines, microchips, and related equipment
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk on all types of surfaces, sometimes slippery and/or uneven and rough. You must be able to lift and carry up to 50lb and perform duties that require lifting, bending, and stooping. Environmental factors can be indoors or outdoors, working in the extreme heat of the Arizona summers. Candidates must be flexible and able to work all shifts, including starting as early as 5 amand finishing as late as 9 pm, working weekends and holidays. Employees can beassignedto any shift, with any combination of days off, determined by the Department's needs. Candidates must be able to work independently at events. Frequently handles and will be exposed to dogs and cats with unknown temperament or behavior. Ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license with the ability to drive a 29' and 31' vehicle upon hire
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!
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Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
May 17, 2025