Temporary Foster Care Support Specialist

Kitsap Humane; Silverdale, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kitsap Humane is seeking a Temporary Foster Support to assist with the care and placement of animals in foster homes. This part-time, hourly position reports to the Foster Coordinators and runs for 1-3 months.

The role involves coordinating foster requests, pickups, and returns; tracking vaccines; maintaining detailed records; and communicating with foster families. A pre-employment background check is required and a compassionate, organized, multitasking mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Must complete a pre-employment criminal record background check.
• Be hardworking and efficient with strong time-management skills.
• Be well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to multitask in a busy, high-stress environment.
• Experience handling cats, dogs and other domestic animals of all ages and temperaments.
• Computer literate, social media savvy, and adept with mobile technology.
• Team player who works collaboratively with volunteers and staff.
• Able to communicate respectfully with people of all backgrounds.
• Flexible around scheduling needs.
• Positive and open-minded towards progressive animal welfare policies.
• Understanding of the need for euthanasia.

Responsibilities

• General Foster Program Support: cleaning kennels and maintaining sanitation.
• Coordinate foster requests and pickups, including paperwork and supplies.
• Coordinate foster return for spay/neuter and adoption, setup kennels for returning animals.
• Track communications with foster parents and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain up-to-date records and prepare paperwork for vet team.
• Caring for neonatal animals including bottle feeding when needed.
• Schedule vaccines and send reminders to foster families.
• Keep holding areas stocked with supplies and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with vaccines and record-keeping as part of the Foster team.

Skills

Animal care

Time management

Multitasking

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media

Mobile technology

Job description

Kitsap Humane is seeking a Temporary Foster Support to assist with the care and placement of animals in foster homes. This part-time, hourly position reports to the Foster Coordinators and runs for 1-3 months.

The role involves coordinating foster requests, pickups, and returns; tracking vaccines; maintaining detailed records; and communicating with foster families. A pre-employment background check is required and a compassionate, organized, multitasking mindset is essential.