Temporary Foster Care Specialist — Animals & Volunteers

San Diego Humane Society; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Day Off

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

Free pet adoptions

Job summary

San Diego Humane Society in Oceanside, CA is seeking a part-time Temporary Foster Specialist to join our Foster team. This role supports vulnerable animals by coordinating foster placements, scheduling medical care, and ensuring timely exits from foster care.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience with animals, plus a valid driver's license. You’ll work about 20 hours per week across approximately 39 weeks at our Oceanside Campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of paid full-time related animal experience preferred.
• Ideal candidates have kitten/neonate fostering experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass SDHS insurance checks.
• Ability to work well with diverse individuals and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animal progress during foster assignments and schedule vaccines and medical visits.
• Document medical, behavior, and care updates in the animal management system.
• Arrange same-day foster placements for underage animals when available.
• Proactively contact volunteers about animals needing placement and update exit dates.
• Move animals along foster pathways to minimize length of stay.
• Ensure volunteers follow care instructions and escalate issues as needed.
• Perform daily cleaning and feeding in the foster center and handle emergencies as needed.

Skills

Diversity of personalities

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

San Diego Humane Society in Oceanside, CA is seeking a part-time Temporary Foster Specialist to join our Foster team. This role supports vulnerable animals by coordinating foster placements, scheduling medical care, and ensuring timely exits from foster care.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience with animals, plus a valid driver's license. You’ll work about 20 hours per week across approximately 39 weeks at our Oceanside Campus.