Overview
Foster Program Coordinator Jobs in Idaho at Idaho Humane Society
The Idaho Humane Society is a community supported open-door facility that provides shelter, medical care,
adoption services, and much more to 20,000 animals annually. Since its inception in 1945, the Idaho Humane
Society has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in the community and boasts some of
the best adoption rates nationally.
Department: Special Programs
Classification: Regular, non-exempt
Job Relationships: Supervised by Foster Program Supervisor
Salary: $14.00/hour
Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance, 401K Matching Contribution,
Discounts on Veterinary Care and Retail Store Pet Supplies,
Veterinary Care Credit and Free Adoption annually
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Foster Program Coordinator is responsible for daily functions of the foster care program including but not
limited to the following:
Assist foster parents by responding to their needs and questions regarding foster care, providing them
with tools and materials to perform this service and acting as a liaison between staff and foster parents
when needed.
Update and maintain computer database with information regarding current foster parents and the
animals they foster.
Provide accurate and current reports on animals in Foster Program for various departments.
Update and post foster animals on website in order to promote adoptions to public.
Care for any animals that are currently being housed in foster holding by cleaning, feeding and
medicating these animals until they go out to foster care or are medically cleared and put on the
adoption floor.
Vaccinate, microchip, and fill medication for animals in foster program until adopted or transported to
adoption center.
Work with Veterinary and Shelter staff to create and maintain procedures and policies for constantly
changing Foster Program.
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Correspond with Veterinary staff to schedule exams and surgeries for foster animals.
Answer e-mails and phone calls relating to Foster Program on a daily basis.
Communicate with people who are interested in becoming foster parents via email with information
regarding animals in need of foster care.
Attend any training related to Foster Program in order to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
Present a positive and professional image of the Idaho Humane Society to the public.
Interact with co-workers and volunteers in an efficient and courteous manner to ensure a cooperative
team environment amongst all departments.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
o Training and/or experience working with pets required.
o General knowledge of pet behavior and care.
o Strong written and oral communication. Professional in appearance and behavior.
o Proficient with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
o Possession of a valid Idaho Driver’s license with a clean driving and criminal record.
o Positive attitude and self-motivation a must.
o Sincere interest in IHS mission and vision.
Education/Training
o High School diploma or equivalent.
Working Conditions
Indoors in air-conditioned/heated office, outdoors at shelter or on-location for various activities, may
include car travel back and forth to locations.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Must be able to work flexible/changing hours
based on needs and able to work additional hours as needs arise.
Regularly operates a computer and other office equipment.
Mental, Physical and Communications Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
Requires patience and tact when working with difficult, emotional or angry people.
Requires speaking and writing effectively and clearly in a professional manner.
Requires ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by
the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties
required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or
otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
Idaho Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Title: Foster Program Coordinator
Company: Idaho Humane Society
Location: Idaho
