Intake Coordinator

Intake Coordinator

Evaluate rescue requests and help determine next steps for animals in need.

Time Commitment: 4–6 hours/week
Reports to: Intake Manager

Intake Coordinator - Role Overview

As an Intake Coordinator for The Rescue Crew, you'll play a critical part in saving lives. You're

the bridge between animals in need and their second chance. Whether it's evaluating a pet at a

shelter, responding to an owner seeking help, or coordinating logistics for a rescue, your work

directly impacts who we can help—and when.

You'll build and maintain relationships with shelters, impounds, rescue partners, and

community members, assessing potential intakes and coordinating foster placement. While it

can be emotionally challenging to see the volume of animals needing help, it's also one of the

most rewarding roles in rescue.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming intake requests (from shelters, tribal lands, owner surrenders, etc.)

and determine if we have capacity to assist.

• Visit local impounds/shelters to assess animals, take photos, gather medical/behavioral

info, and perform basic temperament evaluations.

• Coordinate with fosters and Placement Coordinators to secure safe placement for

incoming animals.

• Maintain relationships with assigned shelters/impounds or surrender sources and act

as their primary point of contact.

• Communicate intake status and provide updates in shared systems and email groups.

• Ensure intake documentation (photos, notes, medical records) is collected and shared

for internal tracking and website updates.

• Help arrange or assist with transport when an animal is accepted into the rescue.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Compassion, resilience, and a passion for animal welfare

• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes

• Experience with animal shelters or rescue work (preferred, not required)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism

• Basic understanding of animal behavior and health concerns (training provided)

• Access to a smartphone (for communication/photos) and basic computer skills (email,

Google Drive)

• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Bonus if you...

• Have knowledge or experience with bully breeds

• Are familiar with tribal reservation intake dynamics

• Have previously volunteered with The Rescue Crew or another rescue organization

• Can commit to visiting shelters weekly or bi-weekly

Position Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Intake Manager

Location: Remote with local travel to shelters/impounds as needed

Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per week (flexible); some weekend availability required

Why It Matters

The Intake Coordinator role isn’t just about logistics—it’s about compassion in action. You’ll be

on the front lines, helping us decide who we can save and ensuring that every animal who joins

our crew has a path to healing and home.

All volunteers begin by completing our brief Orientation & Training Video.

During the interactive video, you’ll learn how our foster-based rescue model works, understand expectations and communication standards, and gain insight into the various volunteer teams.

Once completed, you’ll automatically be directed to the Volunteer Application & Agreement Form.

Complete Volunteer Application