Foster Programs Lead: Save Lives & Support Animals

Humane Rescue Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay commensurate withexperience

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Mission-driven team

Job summary

The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) seeks a Foster Program Coordinator in Washington, DC to oversee day-to-day foster operations. You will recruit, train, and support foster caregivers, coordinate animal placements and transport, and maintain records using shelter software like PetPoint.

You will also help craft a biweekly newsletter, track foster metrics, and collaborate with veterinary, behavior, and adoption staff to ensure positive outcomes for foster animals.

Qualifications

• Must have passion for animals and public service.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with volunteers, adopters, donors, and staff.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced shelter environment.
• Technologically proficient; experience with shelter databases/CRM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the foster care program.
• Recruit, train, and support foster caregivers.
• Coordinate animal placements and transport with teams.
• Maintain accurate records in shelter software systems.
• Draft a biweekly Newsletter with program updates and success stories.
• Track metrics and contribute to reports on foster outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multilingual

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Calm under pressure

Tools

PetPoint

CRM platforms

Job description

The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) seeks a Foster Program Coordinator in Washington, DC to oversee day-to-day foster operations. You will recruit, train, and support foster caregivers, coordinate animal placements and transport, and maintain records using shelter software like PetPoint.

You will also help craft a biweekly newsletter, track foster metrics, and collaborate with veterinary, behavior, and adoption staff to ensure positive outcomes for foster animals.