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Summary:
The Foster and Volunteer Coordinator facilitates deep engagement in the mission of the ASPCA through recruitment, support and celebration of dedicated foster care providers, placement partners, volunteers and responders at the Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio. At the CRC, a dedicated team of sheltering, veterinary and animal behavior staff work together to serve animals rescued in ASPCA national cruelty cases and disaster responses. This team works closely with the ASPCA's National Field Response (NFR), Veterinary Forensics, Legal Advocacy& Investigations (LAI), Behavioral Sciences (BST) and Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) teams to ensure well-coordinated operations and high-quality care for animal victims of neglect, abuse and natural disasters. The CRC team also provides care for animals housed in ASPCA temporary field shelters.
The Foster and Volunteer Coordinator (the Coordinator) works under the direction of the Senior Manager, Foster and Placement. Using best practices, innovative programs and measurable outcomes, the Coordinator will support the team responsible for expediting the placement of this unique population of animals. They will support efforts to place animals directly from the CRC through innovative marketing, meet and greets, and adoption events and they will also work with a centralized ASPCA animal placement team to support the processes necessary to ensure placement via relocation to partner shelters and rescue groups. As animals flow through the system, from rescue to outcome, the Coordinator will support the maintenance of precise medical, behavioral and forensic records. Many animals at the CRC are considered evidence in criminal cases and require detailed tracking through every step of their rehabilitation and placement. In addition to supporting the work of the Senior Manager, Foster and Placement, the Coordinator will also be responsible for providing coverage and support to the CRC's Volunteer Program including but not limited to; approving itineraries, booking travel arrangements, and reviewing timecards to ensure accuracy. Perhaps the most critical function of the Coordinator will be to serve as part of a harmonious, united team of shelter operations, veterinary, and animal behavior experts, all dedicated to collaborating to provide balanced, integrated care.
To succeed in this role, the Coordinator will possess excellent people skills and time management skills in addition to paying meticulous attention to detail. The Coordinator will champion all animal populations enthusiastically and realistically to foster families, potential adopters, and placement partners and be fluent in major aspects of their well-being. The Coordinator will actively build and support volunteer, foster, and responder relationships, ensuring positive experiences for participants of the program.
The application deadline for this position is 5pm EST on May 7th, 2024.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Program Support and Maintenance (85%)
Temporary Sheltering (15%):
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Compensation and Benefits:
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.
The target hiring range for this role is $23.40/hr - $24.84/hr
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Qualifications:
See above for qualifications details.Language:
English (Required)Education and Work Experience:
High School DiplomaOur EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.
The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.
The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.
At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.