Foster Care Coordinator - Methuen Adoption Center

This is a full-time 40 hour a week position.
THE POSITION:
The Foster Coordinator oversees all aspects of the foster care program including recruitment, training and ongoing management of foster care volunteers. The coordinator will work to engage foster families as animal advocates who support the work and mission of the MSPCA-Angell. In conjunction with the adoption center staff, the volunteer coordinator will work to foster a positive and supportive culture aimed at the inclusion, development and integration of foster into our collective goals.
Some of the duties include:

• Oversee all responsibilities associated with the foster program.
• Evaluate animals in the shelter as foster candidates, coordinating available foster families based on needed support and skill levels.
• In conjunction with the behavior team, establish and execute behavior and enrichment plans to ensure the well-being of foster animals.
• Develop and implement specialized training programs for foster parents such as adoption ambassador training for small animals, bottle baby care for kitten foster parents, and behavior training for dog foster homes.
• Collaborate with management to identify the needs of the adoption center animals.
• Identify opportunities for foster recruitment and engage in recruitment activities, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain and enhance foster relations with fellow volunteers, staff and community.
• Assist with daily activities including adoption center communications, animal care, adoptions, intake, and other public facing components including Press Relations and Social Media content as needed.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for applicants with at least 2 years of professional experience in customer service, with animal care or animal shelter experience preferred.
As this position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, we require applicants to include a cover letter showcasing your writing skills.
WHO WE ARE:
The MSPCA-Angell Northeast Animal Shelter is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.
OUR BENEFITS:
Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.
If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the career change you are looking for.