Foster Care Coordinator (52403)
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!
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.
Responsibilities
- The Foster Coordinator plays a key role 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, so as to ensure smooth collaboration and efficient workflows.
- The primary goal of this position is to ensure that animals that are best served out of shelter are housed appropriately and extend our sheltering capabilities.
Benefits
- Start accruing PTO on day one of employment.
- Eligible to apply for Low-Cost Supplemental plans like Life-Insurance, Accident, and Short-Term Disability.
- Pet Perks like Free Vaccines, Spay/Neuter and End of Life Services for employee-owned pets.
- Free and reduced pet adoptions.
- Up to 50% off major brand pet food and prescription food for employee-owned pets delivered right to the shelter.
- 100% employer paid medical and vision premium
- 90% employer paid buy up options
- Low-Cost Dental Plan.
- Eligible to participate in the (PSLF) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- 8 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
