Companion Animal Foster Specialist - Kenosha & Racine Campuses
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Racine Campus - Mount Pleasant, WI and Kenosha Campus - Kenosha, WI
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $29,806.00 - $34,320.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
To apply visit wihumane.org/employment
Description
Are you looking for a rewarding career making a difference for animals and the people who love them? The Wisconsin Humane Society is seeking a full-time Foster Specialist to support our lifesaving companion animal foster program at our Racine and Kenosha Campuses. While this position will primarily split time between our Racine and Kenosha Campuses, travel to other campuses may be required. This position reports to the Director of Foster and Transfer Programming. If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to use your skillset to make a difference for thousands of animals and their families each year, this position is for you. Apply today – you’ll be happy you did!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assist the Foster team in developing and maintaining a robust foster network necessary to optimize organizational resources.
Design and implement strategies for the recruitment and support of foster care volunteers at all campuses.
Develop and maintain advanced or specialized foster orientations, training programs, and materials.
Maintain a database of foster contacts suitable for effective communication, data analysis, assessment, and other uses of information.
Act as a primary contact for foster volunteers.
Provide prompt, courteous and professional communication with foster volunteers.
Promote interdepartmental communication and collaboration to ensure timely response to foster volunteers.
Confirm foster placements; schedule recheck appointments; monitor length of stay for animals in foster care.
Monitor and respond to conversations and inquiries on behalf of WHS in the foster Facebook group and Instagram account.
Act as the direct contact for Foster Assistant Volunteers (FAV).
Support the recruitment and training of FAVs.
Assess new opportunities for FAV involvement to support the growth of the foster program.
Create training and onboarding programs to support FAVs throughout the organization.
Develop innovative, impactful, and efficient systems for the foster program.
Provide internal expertise on best practices for foster programs and the impact foster has on our organization.
Assist in establishing, implementing, and revising policies and procedures for the foster program.
Provide training and assistance to support staff in the consistent implementation of foster processes.
Ensure animals are processed and prepped for foster placement in a timely manner.
Coordinate and collaborate with other departments to regularly identify animals for foster placement.
Communicate regularly with peers to utilize foster and in shelter space in integrated fashion to ensure the functionality of organizational intake, length of stay and outcome models.
Qualifications
Flexible, positive approach to challenges.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Strong communication skills through a variety of mediums, including social media.
Must love working with people to support animals.
Commitment to WHS values: compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; positive approach, professionalism; and equity
Benefits
Full-time Benefits Include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending plans
Health savings account (HSA)
Sun Life supplemental benefit
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Paid family Leave
Time off including:
Vacation
Wellness
Holiday
Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:
403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
30% off adoption fees
30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
20% off youth programs
Event discounts
Animal Antics retail discounts
Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete your online employment application at wihumane.org/employment. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.
Come see why over 280 staff call one of WHS’s 7 locations home! You’ll be happy you did!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHS’s success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
The Wisconsin Humane Society is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. Founded in 1879, WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth and outreach programs, veterinary resources for the community, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state's busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. WHS maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.
