Seasonal Foster Specialist

San Diego Humane Society•San Diego, CA

7d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Humane Society is hiring Full-Time Seasonal Foster Specialists for our Foster team! In this seasonal role, you’ll support our mission by caring for vulnerable animals who need time away from the shelter, with a primary focus on neonate kittens. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
One (1) years of paid full time progressively responsible related experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter, or veterinary hospital, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must complete BA (Behavior Assessment) Certification provided by SDHS and additional training within established timeframe after hire date.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

Ensure the shortest length of stay for foster animals by monitoring progress during their entire foster assignment.
Schedule vaccine appointments, medical appointments, medical rechecks, behavior updates, and spay/neuter surgeries, as well as recording information in animal management software.
Consistently demonstrate professionalism, courteousness, and flexibility with all foster volunteer interactions.
Maintain regular communication with foster volunteers and ensure they follow all instructions regarding animal care.
If deviating from expectations or training/medical plan, work with Nursery & Foster leadership to emphasize volunteer’s responsibilities and necessary actions.
Complete daily cleaning and feeding routines of animals housed in foster center, maintaining assigned area in a clean, organized and professional manner.
Serve as a point of contact for foster animal emergencies, including after-hours on a rotating on-call basis.