Regional Outcomes Specialist

Best Friends Animal Society

. Work side by side with a small cluster of priority shelters in the Texas Panhandle to move more animals to positive outcomes .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeTexas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in animal sheltering and lifesaving strategies, with a strong focus on building community partnerships and fostering networks. Proficient in using data to track outcomes and drive operational improvements across multiple shelters.

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Animal Sheltering ExperienceCommunity Partnership DevelopmentFoster Network SupportData Analysis for Outcome TrackingStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Return-To-Home StrategiesTransfer StrategiesAdoption StrategiesFoster StrategiesShelter Data ManagementPhysical Task CapabilityMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnimal Management Systems FamiliarityValid Driver's LicenseBilingual or Multilingual Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingTrust DevelopmentCoaching VolunteersDiplomacySelf-Direction

Industry Keywords

Lifesaving ProgramsCommunity OwnershipOperational SupportOutcome PlanningVolunteer LeadershipTransport CoordinationCollaboration FacilitationStrategic Action PlansUnder-Resourced EnvironmentsTexas Panhandle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work side by side with a small cluster of priority shelters in the Texas Panhandle to move more animals to positive outcomes
Help shelters overcome operational barriers, grow transfer and adoption pathways, and strengthen community partnerships
Help assigned shelters achieve and sustain a 90%+ save rate through direct operational support, community capacity building, and proven lifesaving strategies
Identify animals needing placement support, troubleshoot outcome barriers, and implement strategies that increase lifesaving outcomes
Develop and maintain transfer partnerships and coordinate transport opportunities
Match animals with rescue, foster, and adoption pathways
Recruit and cultivate local rescue partners and grow foster networks
Build relationships with veterinarians, local businesses, volunteers, and community leaders
Assist shelter leadership with outcome planning meetings and strategic action plans
Provide coaching on return-to-home, adoption, transfer, foster, and intake management programs
Monitor progress toward conversion goals and adjust strategies to address barriers
Facilitate collaboration and shared learning between neighboring shelters
Create written processes and partner networks that shelters can sustain independently
Develop local champions and volunteer leaders and reduce shelter reliance on the specialist over time
Help establish long-term community ownership of lifesaving programs
Report to the Senior Strategist for the South Central region and partner with shelter leadership across the pilot cluster

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must live in the Texas Panhandle
3+ years of experience in animal sheltering, rescue, or a related lifesaving role
Working knowledge of return-to-home, transfer, adoption, and foster strategies that increase live outcomes
Demonstrated ability to build trust and drive change with shelter staff, leadership, and community partners, including in under-resourced or change-resistant environments
Experience developing or supporting foster and rescue networks
Comfortable recruiting and coaching volunteers and community partners
Strong relationship-building skills and diplomacy across shelter staff, local officials, veterinarians, and community stakeholders
Comfortable using shelter data to identify outcome gaps and track progress toward lifesaving goals
Self-directed and resourceful, with ability to manage priorities across multiple shelters without close daily oversight
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Familiarity with shelter software or animal management systems, or willingness to learn
Comfortable working in a shelter environment with cats and dogs of varying temperaments and medical status
Ability to routinely lift 40 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods
Ability to work extended periods on a computer, with repetitive typing and data entry
Ability to work in varied weather conditions, indoors and outdoors
Must have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
Ability to qualify for Best Friends insurance
Ability to travel and/or drive on behalf of Best Friends, including occasional overnight travel
Regional travel across the Texas Panhandle shelter cluster required
Flexible schedules may include occasional evening or weekend work
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require visa sponsorship
Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid bi-weekly
Possibility of contract renewal based on program needs and performance
Equal opportunity employment