Foster Program Representative - Adoptions
About The Position
The Foster Program Representative at the Helen Woodward Animal Center oversees and manages animals currently in the foster program. This role acts as a liaison between foster families, the adoptions department, and other internal departments, contributing positively to the center's mission of helping animals and people. Responsibilities include coordinating with potential foster families via email, Facebook, and phone to secure high-quality foster homes for incoming animals. The representative is also responsible for ensuring foster volunteers are well-trained through on-site training, maintaining training materials, and effectively communicating Center policies and protocols. Maintaining compliance and professionalism is crucial. The position requires collaboration, organization, record-keeping, and managing inventory of foster program supplies and outreach.
Requirements
- Prior supervisory experience including responsibility for training staff and/or working with Volunteers
- Previous Customer Service skills
- Confident Public Speaking experience
- At least 21 years of age
- Good driving record
- Possess a valid Driver's License and have had it for at least 3 years
- Complete a Driver Information Form
- Provide a recent DMV Driving Record Report to be kept on file
- Provide proof of insurance
Nice To Haves
- Four months prior animal handling experience preferred with basic understanding of animal husbandry & behaviors
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage animals currently in the foster program
- Act as a liaison between foster families, the adoptions department, and other departments within the center
- Coordinate with potential foster families via email, Facebook, and phone to provide high quality foster homes for incoming animals
- Ensure all foster volunteers are well-trained by providing on-site training for new foster volunteers
- Maintain training materials
- Effectively convey Center policies and protocols
- Maintain compliance and professionalism
- Perform record keeping
- Maintain inventory of foster program supplies and outreach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
