Foster Coordinator

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a job that’s both rewarding and a tail-wagging good time? Join our team as a Foster Coordinator and be the superhero our furry friends need!

The Foster Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of the animals within our shelter. This position involves managing and coordinating VOCAL's foster care program, recruiting and supporting foster families, and overseeing the transition of animals from the shelter to their temporary foster homes. The Foster Coordinator collaborates with various teams at VOCAL to ensure successful placements and provides ongoing support to foster caregivers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruit and Train: Assemble a league of extraordinary foster volunteers and lead them

with engaging training sessions that are both informative and a blast!

2. Animal Health and Wellness: Be the guardian of our animals’ health, ensuring they’re

happy and healthy in their temporary homes. Plus, who doesn’t love puppy and kitten

snuggles?

3. Program Organization: Keep our foster program running smoothly. Your organizational superpowers will make a real difference!

4. Collaboration and Support: Work paw-in-hand with a team that’s as passionate about

animals as you are.

• Work closely with the adoption team to ensure smooth transitions from foster care to permanent adoption.
• Collaborate with veterinary staff to address medical requirements for foster animals.
• Coordinate with other shelter staff to promote foster animals through social media and adoption events.

5. Communication: Maintain regular communication with foster families and address any concerns, questions, or emergencies related to foster animals. Additionally, Provide guidance on animal care, behavior, and medical needs.

Why It’s Fun:

• Endless Cuddles: Enjoy the best part of your day – cuddle time with animals who are

just as excited to see you as you are to see them!

• Pawsitive Impact: Every day, you’ll see the direct impact of your work as animals find

their forever homes, thanks to your efforts.

• Variety is the Spice of Life: No two days are the same when you’re working with

animals of all shapes and sizes – it’s a wild ride!

• Grow and Learn: Develop new skills, from animal behavior to volunteer management,

all while having a howling good time.

Qualifications:

• A heart full of compassion, spirirt and a genuine love for animals.

• Experience in animal care or volunteer coordination is a plus, but not a must.

• Excellent communication skills – both human and animal language preferred.

• Ability to stay organized amidst a flurry of fur.

• Problem-Solving: Quick thinking and adaptability to handle unexpected situations.

•Empathy:Understanding the emotional challenges faced by foster caregivers.

Ready to join our team? Apply now and let the fun begin!

Note: This job description is a playful take on the serious and impactful role of a Foster

Coordinator. The responsibilities are real, but we believe work should also be fun, especially when it involves animals!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ocala, FL 34474 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ocala, FL 34474: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person