Foster Pet Internship

The Foster Pet Program Intern reports to the Crisis Call Intervention Coordinator but works closely with the Foster Pet Program Coordinator. The Foster Pet Program Intern provides administrative and program support to the Foster Pet Program Coordinator. The Foster Pet Program Intern will assist the Program Coordinator with marketing, fundraising activities, community presentations, coordinating pet transfer, and picking up donations for the Foster Pet Program and among other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator. The intern will abide by all Beacon of Hope Crisis Center’s Confidentiality Policies and understand the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual
assault.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Preparing material for prevention seminars, outreach programs and marketing via social media
  • Accompanying and assisting the program coordinator with events
  • Insuring the completion of forms by the victim (victim and pet information, intake/assessment forms, agreement, releases of liability form, etc.)
  • Monitoring the pet status throughout its stay on a weekly basis
    • Must follow BOHCC protocol regarding updates
  • Serving as a liaison, providing follow-up between victims and foster families; updating the victim about their pet on a weekly basis.
    • Must follow BOHCC protocol regarding updates
  • Coordinating the transfer of pets (picking up and dropping off pets to and from foster families, animal clinics for spay/neuter procedures, vaccinations, or microchipping)
  • Marketing the program to shelters, veterinarians, community donors, etc.
  • Distributing marketing material throughout the community
  • Organizing fundraisers to help with vet bills, food, and supplies
  • Picking up pet supplies from donors
  • Maintain professionalism at all times including:
    • Positive rapport with collaborative partners and express only positive feedback.
    • Positive rapport with victims
  • Providing clients with information and support as appropriate
  • Answering all incoming calls, including crisis calls, informational calls, follow-up contact calls and calls for staff members
  • Completing crisis call assessment forms with callers to determine program eligibility and appropriateness
  • Maintaining complete, accurate and timely information on callers and completing subsequent data entry

Foster Pet Program Assistants

 A Foster Pet Program Assistant is a key person in the process of helping a victim get out of their situation. 40% of domestic violence victims are unable to escape their abusers because they are concerned about what will happen to their pets when they leave. A Foster Pet Program Assistant helps spread the word about this very issue, therefore allowing us to find more short-term foster homes.  From marketing, fundraising activities, pet transfer to liaison between the foster family and victim, the assistant insures a smooth process for all parties. 
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Primary Responsibilities:
  • Preparing material for prevention seminars, outreach programs and marketing via social media
  • Accompanying and assisting the program coordinator to events
  • Assisting with the recruiting and training of new foster pet families
  • Insuring the completion of forms by the victim (victim and pet information, intake/assessment forms, agreement, releases of liability form, etc.)
  • Screening and selecting foster pet families, insuring the completion of written contract by the foster family
  • Monitoring the pet status throughout its stay on a weekly basis
  • Serving as a liaison, providing follow-up between victims and foster families; updating the victim about their pet on a weekly basis
  • Coordinating the transfer of pets
  • Marketing the program to shelters, veterinarians, community donors, etc.
  • Distributing marketing material throughout the community
  • Organizing fundraisers to help with vet bills, food and supplies
  • Picking up pet supplies from donors
  • Maintaining building security by insuring that all doors stay locked at all times. Volunteers will never be alone in the building.
  • Supporting other staff and volunteers as needed
  • Maintaining cleanliness and care of the Center’s offices
  • Supporting other areas whenever possible.
 
Skills:
  • Creativity
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Detailed-oriented
  • Ability to understand and follow protocols
  • Public speaking skills
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Customer service
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs (picking up pet supplies such as dog food – once every other month)
  • Positive attitude with callers, clients, staff and volunteers
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Awareness and adherence to confidentiality and boundaries
  • Punctuality and dependability
  • Proactivity
 
Required Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft suite including Word, Power Point and Excel
  • Excellent typing skills
  • Commitment to non-violent and cooperative work environment
  • Commitment to providing quality and equitable services to all clients regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, age or sexual orientation
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Ability to do online research
 
Preferred Qualifications (not required)
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Knowledge of pet laws and licensing in our community

 

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