Lifesaving Dog Foster & Placement Coordinator

Austin Pets Alive; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Austin Pets Alive! is seeking a Dog Foster Coordinator to drive lifesaving outcomes by placing dogs into foster homes, with a focus on long-stay, large, and Unstuck dogs.

The role involves onsite work, collaboration with volunteers, and program support to ensure successful placements and caregiver guidance. The position emphasizes hands-on engagement, data-informed decisions, and teamwork within a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to volunteer engagement and support across teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across multiple channels.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and serving as a liaison between volunteers, customers, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Place dogs into foster homes, prioritizing long-stay and large dogs.
• Collaborate with volunteers and staff to ensure timely foster placements.
• Provide guidance and support to foster caregivers.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and retention of volunteers.
• Support adoption events and outreach to foster networks.
• Document communications and maintain organized records across teams.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Volunteer engagement

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Austin Pets Alive! is seeking a Dog Foster Coordinator to drive lifesaving outcomes by placing dogs into foster homes, with a focus on long-stay, large, and Unstuck dogs.

The role involves onsite work, collaboration with volunteers, and program support to ensure successful placements and caregiver guidance. The position emphasizes hands-on engagement, data-informed decisions, and teamwork within a mission-driven nonprofit environment.