Foster Program Representative - Adoptions

Helen Woodward Animal Center • Rancho Santa Fe, CA

1d • $19

About The Position

Our Foster Program Representative will have the opportunity to oversee and manage animals that are currently in the foster program at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. As a liaison between foster families, the adoptions department and other departments within the center, our Foster Program Representative will be able to make a positive difference in the world in a professional role that is central to our mission of helping animals and people locally, nationally and across the world. As a Foster Program Representative, you will gain experience coordinating with potential foster families via email, Facebook and by phone to provide high quality foster homes for incoming animals. You will ensure that all foster volunteers are well-trained by providing on-site training for new foster volunteers, maintaining training materials and effectively conveying Center policies and protocols. Maintaining compliance and professionalism are key in this role. This position would be well suited for a person who enjoys collaborating professionally with others and is well-organized, as our Foster Program Representative will be responsible for record keeping and maintaining inventory of foster program supplies and outreach. If you are looking to make a difference in the organization where people help animals and animals help people, apply today.

Requirements

• Prior supervisory experience including responsibility for training staff and/or working with Volunteers
• Previous Customer Service skills
• Confident Public Speaking experience
• Four months prior animal handling experience preferred with basic understanding of animal husbandry & behaviors.
• At least 21 years of age with a good driving record
• As this position may require occasional driving duties, employee must possess a valid Driver's License and have had for at least 3 years.
• Employee must complete a Driver Information Form and provide a recent DMV Driving Record Report to be kept on file, as well as proof of insurance.
• Helen Woodward Animal Center is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any HWAC building or vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Four months prior animal handling experience preferred with basic understanding of animal husbandry & behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage animals in the foster program
• Act as a liaison between foster families, the adoptions department, and other departments
• Coordinate with potential foster families via email, Facebook, and phone
• Provide on-site training for new foster volunteers
• Maintain training materials
• Effectively convey Center policies and protocols
• Record keeping
• Maintain inventory of foster program supplies and outreach

What This Job Offers

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