Canine Foster Program Coordinator

Pawmetto Lifeline

Job Description

Canine Foster Program Coordinator

Date posted: March 3, 2026

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Job description:

Job Description:

Pawmetto Lifeline is a private not for profit organization. We are an animal advocacy organization offering educational and medical programs for pets with a focus on pet retention. Our goal is to ensure pets are never homeless by supporting pet owners in need of our services with the hopes that their pet never enters a shelter.

These are the perfect qualifications for any position at Pawmetto Lifeline: strong work ethic, belief in our mission, animal rescue work and improving community outcomes are your passion and that you thrive in a stressful, unpredictable environment. If you meet these qualifications, please review the following openings at Pawmetto Lifeline.

Pawmetto Lifeline is a non-profit rescue organization that strives towards the goal of a no-kill community and state through adoption, pet retention, rescue partnerships and medical services. The employees are the passionate and work tirelessly to help every animal in the community and believe that no pet should die simply because they are homeless.

We seek team members that have a passion for animals and want to continue to help every animal reach tomorrow. Excellent employment opportunities are available for individuals who are hardworking, energetic, customer- focused and enjoy a fast-paced rewarding work environment.

Pawmetto Lifeline offers a benefits package to full time employees:

Medical (Health & Dental)
Paid Leave & Sick Time
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Simple IRA with match
Discounted rates for their pet vaccines, veterinarian care and medications
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00am – 6:00pm

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Print canine foster applications daily

· Assist in coordinating and completing canine foster animal pick-ups and drop offs

· Provide excellent customer service to pet parents and potential canine fosters.

· Match canine foster families with appropriate canines foster animals based on their skills and living environment.

· Assure that all canine foster volunteers receive the necessary training and support to perform their foster care responsibilities.

· Provide ongoing assistance, coaching, and moral support to canine foster families.

· Respond to emails and phone calls from pet and canine foster parents within a timely manner on workdays.

· Approve or deny canine foster applications.

· Actively recruit new canine foster families.

· Maintain an organized, accessible list of canine foster families, availability, and contact information for all foster families.

· Must be comfortable with working with animals in your office space.

· Maintain canine foster files and documentation of canine foster applications.

· Work directly with the Director of Operations to evaluate and identify canines that are candidates for the foster program.

· Work directly with the Shelter Medicine Director to determine appropriate medical treatment needed for canine foster animals.

· Report any canine foster family concerns to the appropriate medical treatment needed for foster animals.

· Report any foster family concerns to the appropriate staff member.

· Schedule vaccines and medication pickup as needed with foster families.

· Maintain and track supplies for foster program.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Must be comfortable with dogs

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· This position prefers the applicant to have at least one year of experience working or volunteering for an animal welfare organization.

· Ability to communicate with the public and co-workers in a professional, pleasant, courteous, tactful, and effective manner always.

· Ability to learn various breed identifications of dogs and cats.

· Computer skills in Windows including Word, Excel, Power Point, Pet Point.

Social media skills and graphic design are highly desirable.
Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

Animal shelter: 1 year (Preferred)
Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)
Client Relations: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Columbia, SC 29212 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Columbia, SC 29212: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

Animal shelter: 1 year (Preferred)
Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)
Customer relationship management: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Columbia, SC 29212 (Required)
Work Location: In person