Shelter Logistics Coordinator
Company: Atlanta Humane Society And Society
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Shelter Logistics Coordinator is responsible for
supporting a healthy balance of adoptable animals across all
Atlanta Humane locations. The coordinator ensures that animals are
transported safely and efficiently between locations and supports
the intake and movement of animals throughout the Atlanta Humane
shelter network. The coordinator will work cross-departmentally
across all operations teams to promote positive outcomes and
optimize capacity across all facilities. Duties and
Responsibilities Animal Transport & Capacity Management Coordinate
and execute the safe transport of animals between locations to
maintain an appropriate population balance of adoptable animals
Evaluate population levels, kennel space, and adoption trends at
each location to make data-informed recommendations for animal
transfers Ensure all animals are transported in accordance with
shelter protocols, safety standards, and animal welfare best
practices Communicate with shelter management, veterinary, and
behavior teams to ensure proper placement of animals based on
medical or behavioral needs Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and
organization of transport vehicles and promptly report any
maintenance issues, damages, or operational concerns to management
Shelter Intake Coordination Support Support the coordination of
incoming animal transport Accompany the Rehoming and Relocation
Coordinator on external pulls, serving as driver or support staff
as needed Assist in preparing kennels and records for incoming
animals to ensure a smooth intake process Operational Support &
Communication Collaborate with shelter management to assess
capacity levels and identify opportunities for redistribution of
animals Serve as a liaison between locations to ensure timely
communication and scheduling of transfers Assist with other
transportation needs as assigned, including medical, foster, and
adoption-related animal movement Qualifications Valid GA driver’s
license or ability to obtain a valid GA driver’s license and must
be insurable by Atlanta Humane Society’s insurance company Flexible
schedule; required to drive AHS transport vehicles locally and
out-of-state – in some instances requiring overnight stays Strong
organizational skills and close attention to detai l Preferred
minimum one-year animal handling experience Self-starter with
ability to work independently Preferred knowledge of animal
diseases, medications, and treatment protocols Preferred knowledge
of animal behavior and ability to read animal body language
Computer literate in a Windows environment Ability to utilize
effective problem solving/decision making skills Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to
maintain professionalism and confidentiality in sensitive and
complex situations Willingness to travel and provide program
support to other AHS locations and departments Ability to travel to
partner locations within the Southeastern US Ability to prioritize
tasks in a high stress, emotional environment Must be able to apply
discretion and set aside personal judgement for the betterment of
the client and the animals Must be able to communicate with and
work well with a diverse clientele, different races, ethnicities,
faiths, sexual orientations, income levels, etc. Physical efforts
require constant bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs. with
reasonable accommodations; driving and sitting for extended
periods; ability to work in a high noise level area
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