Job Fair - Coordinator - Foster

Louisiana SPCA•New Orleans, LA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and care for our community. Areas of responsibility include but not limited to recruiting, developing and maintaining a dynamic foster client base while managing the movement of animals from shelter to foster care to adoption. Promotes teamwork and maintains an optimistic attitude all while assisting in intake, surrender of animals, lost and found, return to owner, and adoptions. This diverse role also includes educating the public regarding humane pet ownership, humane law and regulations, and the overall services and resources offered by the Louisiana SPCA.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment substance screening.
Excellent organizational and collaborative skills.
Highly competent in Microsoft Office.
Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license.
Ability to multi task and detail oriented.
Mental and physical flexibility is a must.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds; push and pull heavy objects; bend, twist, reach; perform strenuous physical activities including frequent walking and running, standing, bending and stooping.
Should not be allergic to animals or nuts; must be able to work around all animals and nut products.
Must be able to work with industrial strength cleaners and disinfectants.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or some college preferred.
Knowledgeable in various departments and programs.

Responsibilities

Recruiting, developing and maintaining a dynamic foster client base.
Managing the movement of animals from shelter to foster care to adoption.
Assisting in intake, surrender of animals, lost and found, return to owner, and adoptions.
Educating the public regarding humane pet ownership, humane law and regulations, and the overall services and resources offered by the Louisiana SPCA.
Ensuring animals are handled humanely and appropriately by clients, employees and volunteers.
Ensuring that all foster volunteers receive any necessary supplies for an animal in their care and that volunteers are well informed about the animal they will be fostering.
Checking in with foster families regularly and updating staff/volunteers with any important information.
Keeping track of the length of time an animal is in foster care and working with other CAST members to create a plan for animals who have spent their allotted time in that particular home.
Promoting and encouraging all foster families to attend upcoming offsite adoption events/opportunities with their foster animal.
Treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times; regardless of the situation or circumstance.
Performing all other duties as necessary and required.
Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members and volunteers.
Attending all training and animal handling classes.