Temporary Foster Support

KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) is seeking a Temporary Foster Support to assist with care and placement of animals in foster homes. The role operates under Foster Coordinators and is a 1–3 month, part-time hourly position.

Responsibilities include kennel sanitation, coordinating foster processes, vaccine scheduling, and maintaining detailed records. Expected to work collaboratively with volunteers and staff in a busy animal welfare environment. Proactive communication and empathy are 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, sizes, breeds, behaviors and temperaments.
• Be computer literate (including Microsoft Office), social media savvy, and adept with mobile technology.
• Be a team player and able to work collaboratively with volunteers, peers, and other staff.
• Be able to communicate respectfully with people of all backgrounds and personalities; flexible around scheduling needs.
• Be positive and open-minded towards progressive animal welfare strategies and policies.
• Be understanding of the need for and comfort with euthanasia.

Responsibilities

• Clean kennels and maintain sanitation in holding areas.
• Send foster requests for animals needing care.
• Coordinate foster pickup and required paperwork.
• Arrange foster return for veterinary procedures and adoptions.
• Track communications with foster parents and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain up-to-date records and proper filing.
• Provide care for neonatal animals and ensure supplies are stocked.

Skills

Time management

Organized

Communication

Animal handling

Teamwork

MS Office

Social media

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Job Title: Temporary Foster Support (TFS) Department: Foster

Reports To: Foster Manager Classification: PT, hourly

Schedule: To be discussed

Job Summary

The TFS main priority is to assist with the care and placement of animals who need to be placed in foster homes. They will work under the supervision of the Foster Coordinators.

This is a temporary support position for 1-3 months.

Job Duties

General Foster Program Support:

• Cleaning kennels in holding areas to ensure proper sanitation procedures and prevent disease transmission
• Sending foster requests for animals in need of foster care
• Coordinating foster pickup of animals going to foster, including gathering necessary paperwork and supplies
• Coordinating foster return for spay/neuter surgery and adoption placement, including setting up kennels for animals returning from foster and preparing necessary paperwork
• Tracking communication with foster parents in a clear way that is accessible to all foster team members
• Responding to general foster inquiries
• Addressing foster parent concerns with compassion and empathy
• Ensuring the holding areas are clean and fully stocked with supplies
• Coordinating appointments for vaccines and sending reminders via email to foster families
• Tracking and administering vaccines and boosters for foster animals
• Keeping up-to-date and detailed records of conversations/emails/rechecks for each patient for communication to the vet team
• Copying and filing completed treatment sheets for each patient
• Caring for critical animals awaiting foster, including bottle or tube feeding neonatal kittens and puppies without moms

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requirements

• Must complete a pre-employment criminal record background check
• Be hardworking and efficient, and have extremely strong time-management skills
• Be well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to multitask in a busy, high-stress environment
• Have experience and confidence in handling cats, dogs, and other domestic animals of all ages, sizes, breeds, behaviors and temperaments
• Be computer literate (including Microsoft Office suite), social media savvy, and adept with mobile technology
• Be a team player and able to work collaboratively and productively with volunteers, peers, and other KHS staff
• Be able to communicate respectfully and effectively with people of all backgrounds and personalitiesBe flexible around our scheduling needs
• Be positive and open-minded towards progressive animal welfare strategies and policies
• Be understanding of the need for and comfort with euthanasia

Physical Requirements

• Ability to on occasion lift up to 50 pounds
• Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc., as job may require
• Have a valid WA driver's license and clean driving record
• Work environment may involve exposure to inclement weather, odors and/or loud noises, as well as the presence of restrained domestic animals

Benefits Summary:

Pay Rate: $18.28