Summary

Are you a dog lover with experience in leadership, basic dog behaviour and practices positive reinforcement methods?We would love to hear from you!

Description

Established in 2016, Fetch + Releash is a volunteer run dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs in need. Our foster dogs come from a variety of different backgrounds such as pounds and shelters, strays and surrendered pets, both locally and abroad. Through our network of volunteers, foster homes, trainers and veterinarians, we strive to give every dog the loving forever family they deserve.  As a foster-based dog rescue, our foster dogs live in private homes across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) where they receive the love and attention they need to prepare them for adoption.

Our Mission

Adoption
By collaborating with local and international communities, our mission is to save dogs in danger of homelessness, abuse, neglect or euthanasia. Once in our care, we match each dog with the loving forever family they deserve. 
Advocacy
In addition to re-homing dogs, we are passionate about advocating for animal rights and educating the public on relevant issues such as:

  • Backyard breeding
  • Overpopulation and the importance of spay & neuter
  • Chained animals

Dogs are sentient beings with the right to nutritious food, a life enriched with adequate exercise and mental stimulation, veterinary care and love. 
Education
A dog is a lifetime commitment and not to be discarded due to health, lifestyle change or inconvenience. Some of the top reasons dogs end up in shelters are lack of training, lifestyle changes (i.e. new baby, marriage), relocation, cost of dog ownership, not enough time for pet etc.  Our goal is to ensure our adoptive families are well versed in the realities of dog ownership and ready to make a lifetime

Position Summary:
Our volunteer foster families are the backbone of the Rescue. Behind this amazing community though is a team of equally amazing Foster Coordinators and Managers!
As the Assistant Foster Manager, Onboarding (AFM) , you will provide leadership to the foster screening team, as well as communicate with fosters as needed.he Assistant
This is a core team role and requires a committed individual that has flexibility to participate in daily communication within a reasonable time frame and occasional urgent situations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the entire foster application and foster on boarding process
  • Ensure review of applications and foster screenings are being processed in a timely manner by the team
  • Provide guidance to foster screeners and inbox administrators with challenging applications
  • Review all screening documentation provided by the foster screeners with the ability to discern if further information is required
  • Communicate with foster applicants when needed to obtain clarity or additional information to make an informed decision.
  • Occasionally assist foster manager with urgent foster home placements.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Number of direct reports: 10-15

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

As part of the Foster team and under the guidance and direction of the Foster Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS
 

  • 100% Remote
  • Completing 4 hours of comprehensive training divided into sessions.
  • Training is delivered virtually; a computer with a camera is required.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

  • Dog experience a must! Basic knowledge of dog behavior/training preferred. Must be positive reinforcement based.
  • 2+ year’s management experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be reliable
  • Sound judgment in reviewing of applications and interview screenings to identify quality fosters
  • Demonstrate empathy for foster families and compassion for the foster dogs.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work in a fast paced environment
  • The ability to remain positive and calm even in stressful situations.
  • A dynamic personality and a passion for rescue!
  • Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail
  • A team player attitude.
  • Ability to handle potentially difficult or awkward conversations and ask appropriate questions to gather information.
  • Proficient in Google Suite platform( Google Meet, Google sheets/docs, Gmail)
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • The ability to volunteer 3-7 hours min. per week

What Fetch + Releash offers:

  • A fun, collaborative, and positive team environment where everyone is valued.
  • Open to new ideas and change.
  • Learn new skills and meet other dog lovers
  • Flexible schedule

We ask that only those who can make a serious long term commitment to volunteering with Fetch +Releash  apply for this role.

Please send your resume and cover letter to kelly.d@fetchandreleash.ca