Foster Coordinator

Position Status

Position OPEN – applications welcome

Overview

Manages the foster care program, matching cats with appropriate foster families and providing ongoing support.

Responsibilities

~ Recruit and screen potential foster families
~ Conduct foster family orientations
~ Match cats and kittens with appropriate foster homes based on needs and experience
~ Provide ongoing support and guidance to foster families
~ Coordinate medical care and transport for foster cats
~ Monitor foster cat progress and address any concerns
~ Facilitate transitions from foster care to adoption
~ Organize foster family appreciation events and support groups ~ Coordinate distribution of food and litter and other supplies

Time Commitment

12-18 hours per week

Skills

~ Extensive experience with cat care and behavior
~ Strong interpersonal and counseling skills
~ Experience with home visits and family assessment
~ Crisis management and problem-solving abilities
~ Reliable transportation for home visits
~ Patience and empathy for both cats and people