Admissions Manager - Volunteer

Job Name: Admission Manager

Job City - Spokane, WA

Job Location - Spokane, WA

Location: Remote with on location duties

Hours Required: 8 Hours/week

Compensation: Volunteer (unpaid)

Role Mission: The Admissions Pack Leader welcomes dogs into Path of Hope Rescue and helps our community with resources so that they can keep their dogs. 

Summary: The Admissions Pack Leader plays a crucial role in giving dogs at risk in Texas a second chance at life. This position involves helping coordinating the intake process under the supervision of our Chief of Operations. This role also helps support local owners with intake diversion and directs to community resources.  Strong organizational skills, compassion, and a commitment to animal welfare are essential for this role.

Rescue Mission: At Path of Hope Rescue we strive to decrease the euthanasia rate of high risk dogs in the southern United States by transporting pregnant dogs and puppies to the Pacific Northwest to find adoptive homes. We are 100% foster based and rely on volunteers and fosters to help in our mission. 

Vision: Eliminating euthanasia of dogs in the South by decreasing the amount of dogs breeding unchecked. Becoming the number one dog destination in Spokane and capitalizing on Spokanes love of Rescue Dogs.  

Core Values: Transparency, Community, Integrity, and the Golden Rule 

Our Culture: Are you a God-fearing, freedom-loving American who believes in second chances for both people and pups? Path of Hope Rescue, a grassroots dog rescue located in Spokane, WA is looking for hardworking Americans to join our mission of saving pregnant dogs and puppies from high kill shelters in Texas

No NGO status here, we don't take a single penny from the government, we're about rolling up our sleeves, taking responsibility for our own actions, and building a strong, positive community, one dog at a time.

We love dogs. At PHR you will find people who recognize your dog before they recognize you. Where its normal for your dog to have his own Instagram and people who expect to be invited to your dogs birthday party.

We know dogs are family and should be treated that way. And we are driven by a shared passion to make sure every dog who isnt being loved, finds their way to a family. We care for each other and have created a community of people who love making a difference.

Who You Are:

• A patriot who puts faith, family, and freedom above all else.

• Built tough, with a heart for dogs. experience good, but grit matters more.

• Someone whod rather spit on bureaucracy than let it slow you down.

• A doer, not a talker. Gets sh*t done.

Why Join Us?

• Join a crew that respects your values and doesn't bend to the cultural rot out there.

• Protect the heart of America, it's dogs and its people without apology.

• Work with pups who will repay your sweat with loyalty that shames most humans.

Job Description 

The Admissions Pack Leader has a multifaceted role centered on giving our dogs a second chance at life. Responsibilities include coordinating the intake process, arranging transportation, ensuring they receive necessary care upon arrival, and coordinating with the Foster Pack to ensure each dog has a Foster home to go to. The Admissions Manager works closely with shelter partners to identify dogs in urgent need of rescue, managing logistics to facilitate their safe and timely transfer into the Rescue. Additionally, they maintain detailed records of each dog's history, medical treatments, and progress, ensuring that all information is accurate and up-to-date.

Expectations for this role include strong organizational and communication skills, a deep compassion for animals, and a commitment to the Rescues mission of saving lives and fostering successful adoptions. The Admissions Pack Leader must be proactive, resourceful, and capable of handling the emotional and logistical challenges that come with managing the intake and owner support process in a high-stakes environment.

In addition to the core responsibilities, the Admissions Pack Leader also oversees a diverse team that includes the intake team, owner support team, and community relations specialists operating in both the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and Texas. This role involves coordinating the efforts of the intake team to ensure smooth and efficient processes for rescuing dogs from shelter partners  in Texas and transporting them to the PNW.  Effective team management requires strong leadership skills, the ability to delegate tasks, and the capacity to motivate and support team members in a high-stress, emotionally charged environment. The Admissions Pack Leader must ensure seamless communication and collaboration across different regions, aligning team efforts with the Rescues mission to save lives and promote successful adoptions. As a mostly-remote position, the role requires daily check-ins via workplace chats and checking email accounts Monday through Friday - though hours are flexible.

Hard Skills

• Leadership Skills

• Process Improvement

• Scheduling

• Strategic Planning

• Team Leadership

Soft Skills

• Adaptability

• Attention to detail

• Coaching

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Decision-making

• Dependability

• Problem-solving

• Self-starter

• Strategic thinking