What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Coordinator position at ASPCA?
Foster Coordinator at ASPCA
The Foster Coordinator at ASPCA Los Angeles is responsible for managing a dynamic team and a foster program that cares for around 1,500 felines annually. The role involves recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers while ensuring that each feline receives necessary medical care and timely adoption.
Successful candidates will showcase strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for animal welfare.
Responsibilities:
- Create and send calls to action for felines needing foster homes utilizing text, email, phone calls, and the private ASPCA LA Foster Facebook group.
- In collaboration with the foster team, maintain a "foster on deck" process to ensure timely and efficient flow of animals into foster care.
- Identify and secure appropriate foster placement for eligible felines by communicating professionally and efficiently with foster caregivers.
- Provide outstanding customer service to the ASPCA's foster caregivers; respond to emails, text messages, Facebook posts, and phone calls in a timely manner.
Requirements:
- Experience in the care of felines, especially kittens under the age of 8 weeks.
- Able to learn, retain, demonstrate and share technical information related to animal welfare, particularly medical and behavioral support of felines.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent decision-making ability and sound judgement; able to act with urgency as emergent situations arise.
