Foster Care Coordinator (51665)

NEVADA HUMANE SOCIETY•Reno, NV

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Want to work for a progressive, effective, and innovative lifesaving animal shelter caring for nearly 10,000 animals a year? Join our team at the Nevada Humane Society as a Foster Coordinator at our Reno Campus. Pay starting at: $18.00 per hour We are proud to be a high save organization and are looking for individuals who enjoy working with people as much as working with animals. Help us care for our animal population daily and match families with a new best friend. At NHS, we believe in our team, and their dedication to serving the animals in need all over Northern Nevada. That is why we have robust industry, leading total compensation packages for our employees. Taking care of you makes us happy from nose to tail! As a Foster Coordinator, you contribute to Nevada Humane Society’s (NHS) mission in the placement and care of animals in foster homes across all Nevada Humane Society campuses. This position is responsible for coordinating the intake and return of foster animals, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining regular communication with foster families to provide guidance and support. The Foster Coordinator works closely with other departments, such as our Volunteer, Animal Care, and Clinic Departments, ensuring smooth collaboration and efficient workflows. Your work ensures that animals who are best served out of the shelter are housed and cared for appropriately. By extending our sheltering capabilities into foster homes, you reflect our commitment to care for pets, find them homes, and save lives.

Requirements

High School graduate (or equivalent)
1+ years of experience in handling animals, preferably in an animal welfare or veterinary medicine environment
Fear Free Certified, or the ability to become Fear Free Certified within 1 month of holding the position
18 years of age or older.
Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines efficiently.
Staying updated on community developments, particularly in animal welfare.
High degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent verbal, written, and observational skills.
Self-starter with a goal-oriented mindset, willing to exceed prescribed work and time schedules to meet deadlines.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License with valid registration and insurance for personal vehicles, essential for positions requiring driving.
Demonstrated commitment to the welfare of animals and alignment with the mission of the NHS.
Consistently treat animals with compassion and respect, both professionally and personally, and promote these values to others.
Strict adherence to all local regulations concerning the ownership and care of personal animals.
Comprehensive understanding of pet behavior and care, with the capability to handle various animals safely and responsibly.
Maintaining a consistently positive and professional demeanor is essential.
A sincere interest in the NHS’s mission and vision.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing support within a team or department, preferably in an animal welfare or nonprofit setting.
Hands-on experience coordinating foster placements or supporting a foster care program.
Experience caring for and handling neonatal animals, including bottle-feeding and monitoring health concerns.
Familiarity with program operations, including scheduling, communication, and recordkeeping.
Experience in same or related position in a nonprofit setting-preferably animal welfare.
Record of continually increasing responsibilities with measurable results.
College degree.
Experience in a nonprofit agency.
Animal welfare experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the care and placement of foster animals to support optimal outcomes, including managing shelter population levels and ensuring the best possible placement for each animal based on medical, behavioral, and environmental needs.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date foster program documentation and data entry across all required systems, including tracking animals entering and exiting foster care and supporting effective placement and scheduling decisions.
Promptly follow up with potential new foster families to support the organization’s foster needs.
Maintain up-to-date records of foster family availability, preferences, and requirements to support appropriate and timely placements.
Collaborate with the Clinic Team and Animal Care Teams to coordinate vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries for animals in foster care.
Provide basic education and guidance to new and returning foster parents regarding the care needs of their foster animals.
Assist in emergency foster mobilization efforts during urgent situations or natural disasters.
Respond to requests from Washoe County Regional Animal Services, as appropriate, to maximize community lifesaving efforts.
Support the implementation of new foster initiatives developed by the Foster Manager and Director of Community Support and Programs.
Help manage foster-related communications, including responding to inquiries via phone, email, social media platforms, and the Foster Phone (when assigned), ensuring timely and professional communication.
Track and organize foster supplies across campuses, ensuring availability and proper distribution.
Provide support with animal care, intake, adoptions, events, and special projects as needed.
Participate in humane euthanasia procedures when required and trained to do so
Helps promote fundraising activities and solicit support of agency overall.
Interacts with co-workers and volunteers in an efficient and courteous manner to ensure a cooperative team environment amongst all departments.
Maintain and promote a positive public image by representing NHS professionally and courteously with customers, donors, business partners, and the community in alignment with organizational standards.
Attend and participate in departmental and shelter meetings.
Attend educational conferences/seminars as recommended/approved.
In the event of an emergency, assist with the handling and evacuation of animals located at any NHS campus.
Participate in disaster preparedness and response activities for the organization and community as it pertains to pet related needs.
Address and/or report any safety hazards or unsafe activities.
Perform other responsibilities as requested by direct management, and/or the CEO.