Animal Foster Care Coordinator
il y a 12 jours
Briarcliff Manor
Job DescriptionSalary: $20-$23/hour SPCA Westchester is looking to add a passionate and dedicated Foster Care Coordinator to our team! Summary: The Foster Care Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring animals receive the care and placement they need to thrive. This position oversees and supports our foster program: recruiting, training, and mentoring foster volunteers, while coordinating safe, organized animal transports to and from partner organizations. A key part of this role is growing and expanding the foster program to increase the number of animals placed in loving homes. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork. The Foster Care Coordinator works closely with staff, volunteers, and rescue partners to make sure every animal has a safe place to heal and a smooth journey toward adoption. The ideal candidate is compassionate, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a love for both people and animals. Experience in animal welfare, volunteer coordination, or transport logistics is a plus! If youre motivated by making a difference and love the idea of helping animals find their way home, wed love to meet you! Responsibilities: • Develop, manage, and grow foster and transport programs to increase placements and improve outcomes., • Recruit, train, and support foster caregivers., • Coordinate logistics for animal transports and collaborate with staff to identify animals for foster or transport., • Oversee the Pet Safety Program for pets of individuals in crisis., • Maintain accurate records for foster and transport animals and volunteers., • Ensure health checks and compliance requirements are completed and documented., • Update SOPs, forms, and educational materials as needed., • Represent SPCA Westchester at community events and build partnerships with shelters, rescues, and transport organizations., • Track program metrics. Requirements: • 13 years of experience working in an animal shelter or rescue foster program., • Knowledge of animal welfare standards and regulations, disease control, and behavior best practices (or ability to learn quickly)., • Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills., • Proven ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and relationships simultaneously., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and shelter management systems (e.g., ShelterLuv, Shelterbuddy)., • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., and drive company vehicles for transports. Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 9-5pm. Benefits: • Paid Time Off, • Health, Dental, Vision Benefits, • 401K with match, • Supplemental Benefits, • Discounted Pet Care About us SPCA Westchester is a no-kill, 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless, abused and abandoned animals and to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect through education and enforcement of humane laws. At the SPCA Westchester we prioritize work/life balance and offer a generous paid-time-off package that includes vacation time and sick pay. We value our employees health by offering a comprehensive medical plan, dental and vision insurance, additional supplemental insurance (Life, Cancer, Hospital) to employees as well as 401K with employer match. We also have periodic all-staff training to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities including continuing education. We promote a culture of teamwork and are united by a shared mission to provide not only shelter, but also kindness and a brighter future for those in need. Because SPCA Westchester is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. The SPCA is a growing organization that strives to offer as many competitive benefits as possible to attract talented candidates to join our team of dedicated and mission driven staff members. Your skills and individual talents will make a difference in the lives of homeless animals. *SPCA Westchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer