Foster Coordinator

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton (HSGD) is proud to be a no-kill organization that has been serving the animals and people of the Miami Valley since 1902. To put that into perspective, we were committed to the animals in our community before the Wright Brothers invented flight! Our mission is to build a community in which all animals are valued and free from suffering, and life is enhanced through relationships with pets.

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is currently looking for a part-time Foster Coordinator.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruiting, training, and mentoring fosters (humans) individually and in groups, so when we have an animal in need of foster care, they are ready to take in an animal.
• Sending out foster booster appointment reminders and keeping up to date booster records
• Enter vaccine information into ShelterLuv and keeping files organized
• Helping foster coordinator maintain foster hours data
• Maintain foster holding area (keeping stocked and organized)
• Manage the foster animals in our care from intake, booster vaccines, scheduling surgery, and getting them to adoption events.
• Sending booster, surgery, and event reminders to foster caregivers
• Discussing and preparing supplies required by foster homes
• Preparing cages in advance in foster holding with appropriate cage cards
• Cleaning and feeding animals in foster care when necessary
• Preparing supplies in advance, such as food and litter
• Preparing cage cards and charts prior to surgery and ensuring they are ready for vet staff
• Setting up cages for fosters coming back to the shelter
• Assisting with restraining animals for vaccines or blood draws

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent public relations skills. Ability to form and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent verbal, written and observational skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional in appearance and behavior.
• Must be a goal-oriented self-starter.
• Confident computer skills including experience with Google Apps, Microsoft Word, Excel, social media, databases, internet navigation, and research.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving and criminal abstract.
• Must have a passion for animals and support the mission of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton
• Must treat animals humanely, with love and concern both on and off the job, and transmit these values to others.
• General knowledge of pet behavior and care. Ability to work with and handle all kinds of animals in a safe and responsible manner.
• Positive attitude
• Prior background in animal welfare or related