Dog Foster Program Assistant

HumanePro; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HumanePro is seeking a Dog Foster Program Assistant to support Oakland Animal Services by coordinating foster placements and assisting with volunteers. The role collaborates with the Dog Foster Program Manager and Coordinator to move dogs from the shelter into loving foster homes.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, flexible, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced team environment, with some evening and weekend hours expected.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to work well in a fast-paced team.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the dog foster program alongside the Dog Foster Program Manager and Dog Foster Program Coordinator to move dogs from the shelter into foster homes.
• Support the volunteers who foster dogs.

Job description

Job Description

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The Dog Foster Program Assistant works in close collaboration with the Dog Foster Program Manager and Dog Foster Program Coordinator to support the dog foster program at Oakland Animal Services (OAS). With typically over 50% of OAS dogs in foster care, the Dog Foster Program Assistant plays an important role in getting dogs out of the shelter into foster homes and supporting the volunteers who foster them. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, flexible and able to work well in a fast paced team environment. The schedule will include some evening and weekend hours.

This is a full time job.

Contact Information

Job Contact Details

Name Friends of Oakland Animal Services Title Hiring Email Address [e-mail] Website https://friendsofoas.org/

Closing Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Posting Date: October 11, 2026

Closing Date: October 31, 2026