Foster Specialist: Animal Care & Foster Programs

San Diego Humane Society; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Day Off

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

Free pet adoptions

Pet vaccines and spay/neuter services

Job summary

San Diego Humane Society seeks a part-time Temporary Foster Specialist for our Foster team at the Escondido Campus. You will care for vulnerable animals, support foster volunteers, and help manage animal populations with compassionate, personalized care.

The role offers 20 hours per week for ~39 weeks, with pay starting at $22.00–$24.48 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team to ensure the highest standard of foster animal care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of paid full-time related experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter, or veterinary setting or equivalent.
• Ideal candidates with kittens, neonates, fostering, and nursery caregiving experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved to drive the company vehicle.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animal progress during foster assignment, schedule vaccines and medical visits, and record updates in the management system.
• Arrange same-day placement for underage animals using foster resources.
• Proactively contact fosters about animals needing placement and update exit dates as needed.
• Minimize length of stay by guiding animals through processing steps.
• Ensure fosters follow care instructions and coordinate with Supervisor for deviations.
• Perform daily cleaning and feeding in the foster center, keeping areas clean and organized.
• Serve as a contact for foster emergencies, including rotating after-hours on-call.

Skills

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Animal management software

Job description

San Diego Humane Society seeks a part-time Temporary Foster Specialist for our Foster team at the Escondido Campus. You will care for vulnerable animals, support foster volunteers, and help manage animal populations with compassionate, personalized care.

The role offers 20 hours per week for ~39 weeks, with pay starting at $22.00–$24.48 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team to ensure the highest standard of foster animal care.