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Dog Foster Coordinator - BARCS Animal Shelter (schedule is Sunday - Thursday)
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) —Baltimore, MD
- $19.23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Adoption Counselor - schedule is Sunday - Thursday. Eight hour days.
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) —Brooklyn, MD
- $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Technician at Animal Shelter - (Sunday - Thursday 8am to 4pm)
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) —Brooklyn, MD
- From $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Medication administration
- Writing skills
- Clinic experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dog Foster Coordinator - BARCS Animal Shelter (schedule is Sunday - Thursday)
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) —Baltimore, MD
There is potential exposure to: sharp objects, cleaning agents, animal waste, zoonotic diseases, dangerous or fractious animals, and potentially hazardous…
$19.23 an hour
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Adoption Counselor - schedule is Sunday - Thursday. Eight hour days.
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) —Brooklyn, MD
There is potential exposure to: sharp objects, cleaning agents, animal waste, zoonotic diseases, dangerous or fractious animals, and potentially hazardous…
$17 an hour
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Dog Foster Coordinator - BARCS Animal Shelter (schedule is Sunday - Thursday)

Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) -
Baltimore, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.23 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer service
Administrative experience
High school diploma or GED
Attention to detail
Data entry

Full Job Description

Position Summary: Serves as primary contact and coordinator for the dog foster program. Functions as a vital member of the Programs team and works to place dogs and puppies in temporary homes in preparation for adoption. Provides resources, training, and follow up to all foster parents. Serves as a primary contact for emergency foster care situations.

Manages foster appointment calendar in conjunction with Cat Foster Coordinator for regular check- ups and ensures all animals are vaccinated and spayed as appropriate.

A typical work week may include weekends, holidays, and on-call evenings.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for recruiting new foster families to temporarily house dogs and puppies to help with shelter space constraints, raise litters to adoptable age, heal sick and injured dogs, or work on mild to moderate behavioral concerns in a home environment
Matches foster families with the appropriate animals and provides resources and information to properly care for them
Maintains updated foster protocols and information packets and holds training classes to teach new families about foster as appropriate
Coordinates the transfer of animals from BARCS to foster families and, when possible, ensures the family has appropriate supplies so the animals’ needs can be met
Works closely with Programs, Animal Care and Veterinary staff to ensure appropriate animals in need that are housed at BARCS are promoted for foster care
Works closely with Rescue Coordinator to evaluate dogs for various programs and live outcomes
Works closely with Behavioral staff to put together cohesive training plans consistent with in shelter training policies including foster training classes, playgroups, and evaluations
Coordinates with Offsite team to schedule foster dogs for adoption events
Tracks statistics and reports as required by Programs Manager and Executive Director
Maintains foster appointment schedule to ensure that all foster homes have the dog(s) vaccinated and altered in a timely fashion
Maintains and organizes a list of foster family requirements and availability
Oversees the input and maintenance of foster data in appropriate databases, including photos and descriptions
Follows all safety guidelines to ensure a safe foster home experience for foster volunteers and animals. Takes immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance of safety rules.
Conducts follow up activities with foster homes to ensure quality control and compliance with program policies and achievement of goals
Provides coverage for Rescue Coordinator, sending urgent pleas on Rescue Coordinators scheduled days off
Conducts special projects related to community wide foster efforts
Responsible for being on the on-call rotation for foster emergencies
Assists with vaccines and wellness visits and data entry as appropriate
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience in animal behavior, handling, and care in the shelter environment, including those with health and behavioral challenges
Comfortable with administering vaccines, microchips, and medical testing
Able to perform physical work; bending, lifting, walking and standing for up to 10 hours a day
Needs excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills
Able to follow instructions and communicate clearly to others
Able to work efficiently on a computer and with social media
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of people
Able to work independently and be highly motivated
Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize and perform duties efficiently and effectively
Committed to maintaining BARCS’ high standard of animal care and mission

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an animal shelter that operates seven days a week, with exposure to conditions such as dust, wetness, odors, high noise levels, etc. Similar work is also conducted offsite/outside for this position with all types of weather related conditions. Work requires physical exertion such as, but not limited to, standing for long periods of time, sitting for long periods of time doing administrative duties, bending often to interact with animals, lifting animals of all shapes and sizes. Lifting bags of litter, food and equipment with an average weight of 50 pounds. There is exposure to animals of all kinds including domestic, wildlife, and farm animals. There is potential exposure to: sharp objects, cleaning agents, animal waste, zoonotic diseases, dangerous or fractious animals, and potentially hazardous conditions including the risk of animal scratches and bites. There is also exposure to friendly, loving animals in need of your affection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.23 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Dog Foster Coordinator - BARCS Animal Shelter (schedule is Sunday - Thursday)

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