What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adoption Counselor & Foster Coordinator position at Lander Pet Connection?
Available Position: Adoption Counselor & Foster Coordinator
40 Hours per week, Starts at $17/hour with opportunity for a raise after 3 months
Reports to: Executive Director
Key Responsibilities:
- Adoption Counseling: Guide potential adopters through the adoption process, ensuring a smooth and positive experience. Match animals with their forever homes by assessing the needs and lifestyles of adopters.
- Foster Coordination: Manage and support our network of foster families, providing them with resources, guidance, and assistance throughout the fostering journey. Recruit, train, and retain foster volunteers.
- Customer Service: Provide excellent, non-judgmental customer service to all visitors and clients. Address inquiries, concerns, and requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including shelter staff, volunteers, and external partners, to achieve our mission of finding loving homes for animals.
- Multi-Tasking: Handle multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently, including data entry, scheduling, and communication with adopters and fosters.
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- A compassionate and positive attitude, with a commitment to animal welfare
- Superior organizational skills
- Experience in customer service, animal care, or related fields is a plus
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work weekends and some holidays as needed
If you are a compassionate, positive, and team-oriented individual who is passionate about helping animals find loving homes, we want to hear from you!
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the right fit for this role to administrator@landerpets.org.
Application Deadline: We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, so don’t hesitate to apply!
Salary : $17