Foster Coordinator

Maui Humane Society • Wailuku, HI

9d • $21 - $25

About The Position

Maui Humane Society is an open-admissions animal shelter that provides veterinary and routine care, helps surrendered animals find homes, and offers humane law enforcement, education and outreach, pet-retention programs, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. The Foster Coordinator helps move animals from the shelter into temporary foster homes and supports foster families until each animal reaches a permanent outcome. The role includes team support and training.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service communication skills, both externally and internally.
• Experience developing and providing training using multiple methodologies and forums.
• High comfort level interacting with animals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in animal welfare, especially animal care or foster programs.
• Professional dog-handling experience.
• Experience with animals with medical or behavioral needs.
• Experience with shelter software; PetPoint is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and train foster volunteers.
• Match shelter animals with temporary foster homes.
• Schedule shelter medical care for animals in foster homes.
• Support foster families in monitoring animals’ care and needs.

Benefits

• Medical benefits at no cost to the employee.
• Dental and vision benefits at low cost.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility.
• Performance pay raises.
• Regular supportive feedback.
• Career growth.
• Training in animal welfare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed