Foster Program Coordinator

Summary

The Foster Program Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the foster program. As a Foster Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the movement of animals in and out of foster homes, providing support to a network of over 800 foster parents, and help facilitate the adoption process for every animal in foster care.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two-years work experience in a client facing position.
Strong computer literacy required.
Able to excel in a fast-paced, often high-stress, ever-changing environment.
Treat animals and people with respect and employ humane handling techniques whenever possible.
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide support to foster volunteers to ensure all their needs are being met. This includes answering questions, providing support for behavioral issues, following up with medical concerns, and handling other issues that may arise.
Coordinate transportation of foster animals to foster volunteers, between care centers, and to adoption events.
Coordinate with Veterinary Services to ensure foster animals leave the care center with appropriate vaccines and treatment plans, schedule follow-up vet appointments, and assist with handling animals when appropriate.

Other Responsibilities:

Assist in identifying appropriate foster animals for off-site adoption, outreach, and media opportunities.
Coordinate logistics for foster animals attending events including scheduling behavior assessments, medical, and transport.
Assist Foster Supervisor with management of foster volunteer database.
Secure appropriate photographs of animals for foster and events.
Recruit new foster volunteers through orientations, interviews, and training.
Lead Open Foster Hours, identify appropriate foster animals to new fosters.
Fear Free certification within 30 days of hire.
Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Prior experience with animals (dogs/cats/rabbits), either paid or volunteer, is strongly preferred but not required.
Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
Customer-driven and focused on providing a positive, upbeat, experience for all clients.
High attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive while working in busy environment.
Work well independently but also function seamlessly as a member of a team.