Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Animal Foundation
Job overview
The Seasonal Transfer & Foster Program Specialist supports the Foster and Transfer Program Coordinator to facilitate efficient animal placement through foster care and transfer partners, enhancing animal welfare and community engagement.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves promoting animal welfare, assisting in gathering and sharing animal information, placing animals with fosters and transfer partners, managing paperwork, leading foster events, supporting foster providers, facilitating adoption appointments, performing administrative duties, and providing excellent customer service.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, preferably one year of experience in animal welfare or shelter settings, valid Nevada Class C Driver License, knowledge of animal care and behavior, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to handle animals safely.
Work environment and culture
The work environment involves exposure to animals and related conditions, emphasizes continuous improvement, philanthropy, and outstanding guest service within a supportive team culture.
Company information
The Animal Foundation is an animal welfare organization focused on sheltering, fostering, and transferring animals to suitable homes, with a mission-driven culture.
Team overview
The specialist supports the Foster and Transfer Team and Community Engagement Team, working closely with medical and behavioral teams and volunteers.
Unique job features
The position includes unique responsibilities such as leading foster events, facilitating field trip appointments, and working closely with various teams to ensure animal welfare and community trust.
Company overview
The Animal Foundation is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare, primarily operating in Las Vegas, Nevada. They provide a range of services including pet adoptions, spay and neuter surgeries, and animal sheltering. Founded in 1978, the organization has grown to become one of the largest single-site animal shelters in the United States. They generate revenue through adoption fees, donations, grants, and community programs. The Animal Foundation is committed to reducing pet overpopulation and promoting responsible pet ownership through various community outreach initiatives.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience and passion for animal welfare, emphasizing your ability to support foster and transfer programs effectively within a shelter environment.
Focus on showcasing your skills in animal handling, customer service, and administrative support, particularly your knowledge of companion animal care and your ability to work collaboratively with medical and behavioral teams.
Apply through multiple channels including The Animal Foundation’s official corporate career site, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current team members in the Foster and Transfer Program or Community Engagement Team at The Animal Foundation; start conversations by complimenting their commitment to animal welfare or asking about recent foster events or transfer initiatives.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'foster care,' 'transfer partners,' 'animal welfare,' 'customer service,' 'animal handling,' and 'administrative support' to ensure your resume passes electronic screenings.
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