The Opportunity: Foster and Transfer Coordinator
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley (HSBV) is seeking Foster and Transfer Coordinator to lead the animal shelter’s foster and transfer programs. Working collaboratively with the animal shelter teams, the veterinary team, animal transfer partners, and volunteers, the coordinator facilitates the movement of animals into and out of the shelter environment. HSBV is an open-admissions animal shelter and accepts every dog or cat in need. As a result, we receive many animals that are too young, injured or under-socialized to be placed directly in the adoption program. The coordinator collaborates with a variety of key contributors and program participants including volunteers, employees, and animal transfer partners to ensure some of the most vulnerable animals in our care have the best opportunity to thrive.

The Foster and Transfer Coordinator position is considered full-time, non-seasonal, is paid hourly, and scheduled 40 hours per week. The coordinator is supervised by the Behavior and Health Manager. Scheduling can be flexible and includes the option for a hybrid work arrangement.  Some evening and weekend hours may be required to meet the needs of the foster and transfer programs. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, November 19, 2024, or until the position is filled.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Ensures the integrity of the programs’ guidelines for accepting and/or moving animals to help manage the shelter animal population with special consideration for the department’s capacity to provide care, housing, and enrichment for young, ill, and under-socialized animals.
• Develops, implements, and modifies standard operating procedures (SOPs) for foster and transfer programs.
• Identifies shelter animals eligible for foster care and monitors HSBV’s housing vacancies to better assist transfer partners within Colorado and out of state.
• Fulfills administrative needs by maintaining animal records of foster and transfer animals including medical history, health certificates, and behavior assessments. Creates reports and assesses the effectiveness of the programs.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to identify and implement resources such as foster homes, current and potential transfer partners, animal enrichment, behavior modification, medical treatment plans, and animal quarantining.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with animal transfer partners and collaborators.
• Acts as primary point of contact for clients expressing interest in the foster program and individuals inquiring about transfer services.
• Works collaboratively with the volunteer department to recruit, train, support, and celebrate foster volunteers.

What We Offer – The anticipated pay rate for this position is $18.00 – $24.00 per hour. There is an additional $2.00 per hour paid for weekend hours worked. This pay range is the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s best estimate for this role and actual compensation will be based on factors including but not limited to the depth and extent of relevant experience, additional training/certifications for preferred skills, and education. Additional compensation is available for qualified employees who can translate for our Spanish-speaking clientele. Benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
• Retirement plan options with employer match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Scholarship program (after meeting minimum service requirements)
• Discounts on adoptions, pet food, pet supplies, veterinary care, and training services
  Complimentary pet boarding

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a full listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.

Education/Experience – Minimum three years’ experience in animal sheltering. Experience with foster and transfer programs is preferred. Must possess a Colorado driver’s license with an insurable driving record.

Knowledge and Skills – Professional expertise in animal behavior assessment; solid understanding of behavior modification strategies and positive-based, force-free animal training. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, and interpersonal skills. Ability to initiate projects, accomplish multiple tasks, and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment. Demonstrated organizational planning skills.

Mental, Physical, and Communication Demands – Requires working alone or with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated. Requires working under pressure with a public audience.  Requires patience and tact when working with difficult, emotional, or angry people.  Requires the ability to create detailed and accurate written materials.  Requires alertness and great attention to detail with animal handling and human relations.  Requires speaking and writing effectively and clearly in a professional manner individually and to groups.  Requires computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, shelter software, and meeting software. Requires ability to assess needs of services and assign resources to meet those needs. Requires handling people and animals in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner.

About the Humane Society of Boulder Valley – The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is a community-supported, open-door facility that provides shelter, medical care, and behavioral rehabilitation to over 5,000 animals annually.  Its programs are inspired by its mission to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people.  Since its inception in 1902, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in the community and a national leader in animal welfare.

Internal Values: The Humane Society of Boulder Valley seeks to employ motivated, innovative, and talented individuals who bring passion, expertise, and a positive attitude to the workplace. Our employees embody our internal values: Kindness, Trust, Optimism, Humility, Collaboration, Ingenuity.

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, ancestry, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.