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I. Sheltering Supervisor

Supervisor: Operations Section Chief

The Animal Response Sheltering Director is responsible for the control and coordination of all animal sheltering issues. The supervisor should have a wide range of animal husbandry skills and be able to communicate and organize efforts. The position will attend and participate in daily or shift briefings and de-briefings, complete reports, and manage subordinate positions. The supervisor should help set and enforce animal sheltering standards, and working with the logistics section will ensure that all animal needs are met.

II. Shelter Team Leader

Supervisor: Sheltering Supervisor

The Animal Response Sheltering Team Leader will report directly to the Animal Sheltering Director. The team leader will be assigned to deal specifically with one subsection of the animal sheltering in a response, (example: companion vs. equine.) The team leader will be the immediate supervision for the team members and emergent assigned volunteers.

III. Sheltering Team Member

Supervisor: Sheltering Team Leader

The Animal Response Animal Sheltering Team Members are assigned to a specific team based on their knowledge and experience. Team members may be asked to interact with animals, track paperwork, administer medications, clean cages, feed, exercise, or provide general team support, while ensuring safe and humane working conditions.

IV. Intake/Disposition Supervisor

The Animal Response Intake/Disposition Supervisor oversees the intake and release functions of the emergency shelter. The position will involve will involve documentation of all animals brought into the shelter, and completion of any paperwork in regards to animals who are returned to owners or otherwise moved out of the shelter.