Cat Foster Pathways Coordinator - Full-Time

Lifeline Animal Project Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline Animal Project Inc in Atlanta is seeking a Cat Pathways Coordinator to oversee the shelter foster cat program, including behavioral assessments and placement planning for cats and kittens. You will counsel fosters and support overall cat care within the shelter.

This role emphasizes collaboration with veterinary and support staff. The position requires coordinating with multiple departments to meet foster needs, manage the Foster Coach Team, and uphold LifeLine's mission to save lives

Qualifications

• Compassion for animals and the people who love and care for them.
• Passion for animal welfare and a strong understanding of animal care.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and experience with database systems is a plus.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and to bend and reach to perform assigned work activities.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and handle challenging situations with calmness and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure efficient shelter operations.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and remain composed under pressure.
• Ability to handle seeing and dealing with animals that have been abused, neglected or treated cruelly.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on shelter needs.
• Must have a means of travel that ensures prompt arrival for work shifts.
• Must pass a background check.
• One or more years' experience in animal related field or animal sheltering preferred.
• Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, or a similar role is highly desirable.
• Fear Free Sheltering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and communications to clients, coworkers, fosters, and volunteers.
• Respect, embrace and celebrate diversity by always operating with a judgement-free mindset when greeting and working with visitors.
• Coordinate with Rescue Coordinator on rescue placement of cats and kittens.
• Conduct a daily inventory to determine placement options.
• Work with Pathway Coordinators and other departments to make sure that all foster needs are met in a timely manner.
• Manage the Foster Coach Team.
• Courageously collaborate with relevant staff and departments to address specific behavior needs and support cats in foster and to address any issues or concerns that arise.
• Exhibit exceptional stewardship by maintaining the foster module in the shelter database to keep track of foster pets housed outside of the shelter.
• Work with Veterinary staff to schedule vaccines, surgery, appointments as needed. Provide appointment information to foster and follow-up if appointments are missed. Reschedule as needed.
• Take responsibility to Identify and create efficiencies throughout the program.
• Handle customer service issues and more serious situations like lost cats, cat bites, and fading kittens.
• Assist Pathway Programs Manager in developing strategic placement plans for cats.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Compassion for animals

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

College coursework preferred

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Lifeline Animal Project Inc in Atlanta is seeking a Cat Pathways Coordinator to oversee the shelter foster cat program, including behavioral assessments and placement planning for cats and kittens. You will counsel fosters and support overall cat care within the shelter.

This role emphasizes collaboration with veterinary and support staff. The position requires coordinating with multiple departments to meet foster needs, manage the Foster Coach Team, and uphold LifeLine's mission to save lives