Foster Coordinator

Maui Humane Society • Wailuku, HI

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About The Position

Maui Humane Society is an open-admissions animal shelter caring for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. The Foster Coordinator coordinates animals’ transition from the shelter to temporary foster homes and supports foster families until each animal reaches a permanent outcome. The role includes recruiting, screening, and training foster volunteers; matching shelter animals with temporary homes; arranging medical care for animals in foster homes; and helping foster families monitor animals’ care and needs. The position works with a team and includes training.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and communication skills, both externally and internally.
• Experience developing and providing training using multiple methodologies and forums.
• High comfort 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 match.
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness.
• 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