Foster Pathway Coordinator

Maui Humane Society•Wailuku, HI

About The Position

Maui Humane Society is an open-air animal shelter for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. We provide veterinary and routine care and help surrendered animals find a new home. We also provide humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, programs to retain pets in their families, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Our team is resilient, compassionate to animals, creative problem-solvers, and dedicated to do what it takes to get the job done. We're excited to welcome you as our Foster Pathways Coordinator. In this role you will focus on streamlining pathways and care, bringing attention to animals in foster care, and expediting animals toward their forever outcome.

Requirements

Strong customer service communication skills - externally and internally
Experience developing and providing training in multiple methodologies and forums
High comfort in interacting with animals

Nice To Haves

Experience in animal welfare especially animal care or foster programs
Professional animal handling experience
Experience with animals with medical or behavioral needs
Experience with shelter software (PetPoint preferred)

Responsibilities

Regularly reviewing animals in foster care and ensuring their next steps are clearly identified and facilitated
Marketing animals in foster care to expedite their adoption
Scheduling shelter medical care for animals in foster homes and following through on any treatment plans or re-checks
Supporting high-needs foster animals such as neo-natal care, disease handling, and/or basic behavior support