Volunteer and Foster Coordinator

Job Title: Volunteer and Foster Coordinator

Company Name: Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation

Location: Waynesville, NC

Job Type: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Are you passionate about animals and making your community a better place? If so, we would love to have your expertise on our team, where you can help save over 400 animals annually. Our team consists of passionate individuals who work tirelessly to make a positive impact on the lives of innocent animals.

Job Description: Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc., a living wage certified employer, is seeking a Volunteer and Foster Coordinator. This role is critical to recruiting, managing, and retaining the volunteers and fosters that allow Sarge’s to rescue animals. Excellent communication skills, flexibility, organizational skills, and compassion for animals are all necessary to thrive in this role. This is a high-responsibility position that works primarily with people, with in-depth knowledge of rescue dogs and cats a necessity. The work schedule is 9 am to 5 pm five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday. Some phone availability outside of these hours is necessary in order to handle emergent foster concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead development of volunteer program initiatives, including Youth for Sarge’s and partner day of service offerings

Lead development of foster program initiatives, including those that focus on the most at- risk populations (e.g., animals with behavioral issues and neonates).

Develop and execute monthly recruitment plans in concert with other staff, including the Social Media Manager

Provide foster and volunteer orientation, as well as any additional training as needed

Create, edit and update foster program materials (policies and procedures, applications, agreements, handbooks, role descriptions, orientation, training, etc.)

Ensure all fosters and volunteers are compliant with rescue protocols and procedures

Empower current volunteers and fosters to increase level of participation

Schedule and assign volunteers, ensuring a 90% fill rate for key positions

Prepare foster animals for entry into homes, as well as returns to adoption center, in coordination with other staff

Maintain volunteer profiles in Volgistics system

Maintain foster parent and foster animal profiles in ShelterLuv system

Create weekly foster and volunteer reports for staff meetings

Create monthly foster and volunteer reports for board meetings

Serve as the point of contact for foster families with questions or concerns about their animals

Partner with Events Coordinator to plan and execute annual volunteer appreciation party

Qualifications:

Minimum one year experience working or volunteering in a rescue, shelter, veterinary, or animal boarding setting

Minimum one year experience working in a customer service or public facing role

College degree is preferred but not required

Passion for animal welfare and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by animal rescue organizations

Dedication to providing the best care possible for our rescue animals

Ability to handle and manage animals of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments with confidence and compassion

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Physical fitness and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy objects and walking dogs

Reliable transportation, with a driver’s license preferred

Working Hours: This position is full time, with approximately 40 hours per week. Some weekends, evenings, and holidays will be required. The schedule is expected to be 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday most weeks, with some variability depending on the needs of the rescue and its animals. Some phone availability outside of this time frame is necessary to handle emergent foster concerns.

Compensation: $16.40 - $18 dollars an hour, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Network

Aflac

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for qualifying employees

Paid Time Off

Discounted Pet Food

Free and Discounted Adoption

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.40 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18