What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Animal Center is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic team player to join their team as an Animal Services Foster Coordinator. The Foster Coordinator at the Wake County Animal Center maintains a successful Foster Program by coordinating the placement of eligible animals into the WCAC Foster Program by matching eligible animals and foster participants using social media, email and phone calls. They are also responsible for managing the administrative tasks of the Foster Program, such as processing applications and Shelter Buddy foster transactions, responding to emails, developing and revising protocols and policies, participating in off-site events and provides backup for the Transfer and Volunteer/Outreach Coordinators. Our Foster Coordinators are also a key member of WCAC staff as they recruit, train and ensure that we retain Foster Program participants to ensure a sufficient number are eligible for foster animals.

NOTE: Work Schedule: Varying schedule - Sunday through Saturday - Varying hours

About

About Our Team

The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission animal shelter operated by Wake County Government and on average takes in between 11,000 to 12,000 animals each year. We receive all stray, abandoned and surrendered pets in Wake County. The Center works in partnership with fosters, volunteers and local rescues, to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year.

Required

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

High school diploma or GED
Three years of experience in animal center operations
Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

2 years managing a volunteer and/or animal foster program with 20+ volunteers
2 years of animal related / animal adjacent experience or animal shelter experience
Multilingual

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

Excellent time management skills in managing your time to accomplish assigned tasks and shared responsibilities
Solid interpersonal skills - outgoing, patient, professional and able to get along well with a variety of people
Familiarity and knowledge with the care and humane handling of shelter animals, such as dogs, cats and little critters
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Windows and Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook comfortable learning and using online information systems
Ability to solve basic problems, while considering the full range of options to find solutions and making decisions to resolve situations
Knowledge of social media usage and ways to target community members, communication and dissemination techniques and methods to include alternative ways to inform and recruit animal fosters via written, oral and visual media
Skills in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

About This Position

Location: Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Varying schedule - Sunday through Saturday - Varying hours

Hiring Range: 23.94 - 30.00

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/30/2024

What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.57 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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Animal Services Foster Coordinator