Road Dogs & Rescue Looking for Foster Lead at Remote Full Time

FOSTER LEAD FOR ROADOGS RESCUE

Roadogs Rescue is looking for a rockstar Foster Lead that can ensure all animals in our care are placed in the best foster home possible until they find their happily ever after.

We need someone who is rescue experienced or really passionate about dogs. This is not a ‘eh, might as well apply’ situation. This is for someone who wants to save lives and be part of our mission. Please also submit a cover letter if want to be considered.

Roadogs is a non-profit organization built on the belief that regardless of the challenges we face, we’re all deserving of a life well lived and well loved. Our rescue efforts are designed to not only save the lives of medically fragile dogs, but to empower and uplift the community.

We need you to help us reach our Goals:

• We want to go from 200 dogs rescued to 500
• We want to go from a foster and volunteer network of 30+ people to building a sanctuary for our lovable lemons. A place in nature for our dogs to stay and for people to come and volunteer – or just hang out and recharge.

We need a dedicated Foster Lead to help us achieve our goals. If you have the experience we are looking for and believe you are the right person to get the job done please apply today!

Summary/Objective

The Fosters Lead is crucial in ensuring animals are being placed in temporary foster homes providing the highest level of care and support while ensuring all necessary requirements have been met to maintain our 501(c)(3) status. In partnership with the Founder of Roadogs Rescue and the team, the Foster lead ensures all animals are given the proper care and support needed to get them ready to find their forever homes.

Essential Functions

• Manage and maintain all systems and processes related to fostering and provide updates to the Roadogs Team on a regular basis

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the foster process to include reviewing applications, completing home checks, and finalizing all necessary paperwork related to fostering
• Provide an excellent foster experience by being the main point of contact for foster families, conducting weekly check-ins and ensuring fosters feel supported and know exactly what to expect from the process
• Input best practices and processes to streamline fostering in partnership with Founder
• Assist and mentor foster coordinators in identifying appropriate foster homes for the animals based on their specific needs and the environments the foster can provide
• Partner with Roadogs Team to arrange for animals in foster homes to attend Roadogs events at various locations

Qualifications

• High degree of integrity working with confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, to include navigating challenging situations
• Strong drive for results; goal oriented with a sense of urgency and follow through
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize evolving obligations in a multi-task environment
• Strong team player with a strong ability to self-manage
• Well-organized with focused attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience in working for a non-profit and/or animal rescue preferred
• Must love dogs!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Remote