Dog Foster & Care Coordinator

RiseMe; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLine Animal Project is seeking a Dog Foster Coordinator to manage the shelter's foster program, engage and train fosters, and pair animals with suitable foster homes. This role requires animal handling, behavior knowledge, and a customer-service mindset.

The position supports the Foster and Rescue Manager in DeKalb County, GA, with duties spanning data entry, scheduling, and collaboration across departments. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Compassion for animals and people.
• Experience in animal care or sheltering preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shelter's foster program and foster homes.
• Accurately document foster animal behavior and health notes in shelter software.
• Maintain and update records; produce reports on demand.
• Match fosters with animals and train foster parents on protocols.
• Assist with adoption meetings and ensure medication schedules are followed.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Foster program coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma

College coursework preferred

Tools

Shelter software

Database systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

LifeLine Animal Project is seeking a Dog Foster Coordinator to manage the shelter's foster program, engage and train fosters, and pair animals with suitable foster homes. This role requires animal handling, behavior knowledge, and a customer-service mindset.

The position supports the Foster and Rescue Manager in DeKalb County, GA, with duties spanning data entry, scheduling, and collaboration across departments. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.