Foster Program Coordinator

St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) is seeking a Foster Program Coordinator in Washington, DC, to oversee daily foster operations. You will recruit, train, and support foster caregivers, coordinate animal placements, and collaborate with medical and behavior teams to ensure positive outcomes for animals in foster homes.

The role emphasizes coordination, caregiver onboarding, and ongoing support, with a focus on maintaining records and communication across teams to sustain lifesaving foster capacity.

Responsibilities

• Match animals with appropriate foster homes based on behavior and medical needs.
• Coordinate transport, supplies, and ongoing communication with foster families.
• Maintain timely, accurate records in shelter software systems (e.g., PetPoint).
• Recruit, screen, and onboard new Foster Caregivers and volunteers.
• Plan and conduct orientations, trainings, and workshops for foster caregivers and case managers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for foster-related inquiries.

Skills

Foster care coordination

Recruitment

Training & onboarding

Communication

Volunteer management

Tools

PetPoint

Job description

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Oglethorpe Street, Washington, DC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1532

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

About the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA)

For more than 150 years, the Humane Rescue Alliance has championed the protection of animals, support for people, and service to the community. With campuses in the District of Columbia and New Jersey, along with the nation’s leading pet transport initiative, it stands as the largest and most comprehensive animal services provider in the region. Each year, HRA transforms the lives of tens of thousands of animals through rescue and adoption, humane protection, access to medical care, innovative community programs, and legislative leadership. Its broad reach and deep expertise enables HRA to reimagine traditional sheltering and address the most complex challenges facing animals and the people who love them.

Position Summary

The Foster Program Coordinator plays a critical role in expanding HRA’s lifesaving capacity by overseeing the day-to-day operations of our foster care program. This individual will recruit, train, and support foster caregivers, coordinate animal placements, and work closely with medical and behavior teams to ensure positive outcomes for animals in foster homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster Placement & Coordination
  • Match animals with appropriate foster homes based on behavior and medical needs.
  • Coordinate transport, supplies, and ongoing communication with foster families.
  • Maintain timely, accurate records in shelter software systems (e.g., PetPoint).
• Recruitment & Engagement
  • Recruit, screen, and onboard new Foster Caregivers.
  • Recruit, screen, and onboard new Volunteer Foster Case Managers and Admin volunteers for the foster program
  • Plan and conduct orientations, trainings, and workshops for foster caregivers and case managers.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for foster-related inquiries.
• Foster Family Support & Flow Through
  • Help manage the HRA foster inbox, craft templates and tools for effective and efficient responses, and provide timely follow up.
  • Collaborate with veterinary, behavior, and adoption staff to monitor foster animal health, progress, and flow through.
  • Track compliance with medical appointments, vaccinations, and spay/neuter procedures.
  • Quickly respond to concerns, troubleshoot solutions, and propose action plans.