Dog Foster Program Lead - Compassionate Care & Training

Lifeline Animal Project Inc; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLine Animal Project is seeking a Dog Foster Coordinator to manage the shelter's foster program in DeKalb County, GA. You will train and support foster families, match dogs with appropriate fosters, and maintain accurate foster records.

Adoptions may require your involvement, and you will ensure medication schedules are followed. The role emphasizes compassionate care, strong communication, and efficient data handling to improve animal welfare and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Compassion for animals and people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications; familiarity with shelter software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the shelter's foster program and train foster families.
• Maintain a foster home database and update foster records; generate reports.
• Match animals with suitable fosters and explain the foster process at hand-off.
• Assist with adoption meetings as needed and ensure foster animals follow medication schedules.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Communication skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree or coursework preferred

Tools

Database systems

Job description

LifeLine Animal Project is seeking a Dog Foster Coordinator to manage the shelter's foster program in DeKalb County, GA. You will train and support foster families, match dogs with appropriate fosters, and maintain accurate foster records.

Adoptions may require your involvement, and you will ensure medication schedules are followed. The role emphasizes compassionate care, strong communication, and efficient data handling to improve animal welfare and community engagement.