Foster Coordinator

Mutternity Project is a nonprofit dog rescue dedicated to saving and supporting mother dogs and their puppies from high-risk shelters across Southern California. We believe in second chances, compassion, and creating lasting change through community, storytelling, and love. As our programs continue to grow, we’re looking for a Foster & Adoption Team Coordinator to help streamline our operations, strengthen our volunteer network, and ensure every mama and pup in our care receives the best possible start to their new life. Position Overview The Foster Coordinator will oversee our Foster program, ensuring foster operations run smoothly, efficiently, and with heart. Their primary goal is to make our fosters feel supported — creating more streamlined systems, enhancing foster retention, and maintaining the integrity of our data and storytelling. This role is central to increasing the overall impact and sustainability of our rescue. You’ll work closely with leadership to build stronger workflows, create meaningful foster experiences, and keep our volunteers aligned and supported. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support our fosters to ensure maximum efficiency and organization Communicate with fosters, track progress, and ensure dashboards are up to date Coordinate on-site involvement for events Manage vet appointments, ensuring vaccines and procedures are completed on schedule Conduct foster check-ins to ensure timely updates and support Operational Systems & Data Integrity Maintain and monitor Notion dashboards, including Supply Tracker, Adoptable Dogs Database, Engagement and data tracking Ensure all foster-related data (applications, records, etc.) are accurate and organized in Dach (our CRM platform) Manage coordinator tickets, ensuring timely follow-up and delegation Story Development & Retention Identify and develop foster testimonials for social media and donor campaigns Help create a structured mentorship program to onboard and support new fosters, improving retention and satisfaction Qualifications Strong communication and organizational skills Background in CSR, volunteer coordination, or operations Experience with CRMs or project management tools (Notion, Airtable, etc.) Proactive problem‑solving and systems‑oriented mindset Passion for animal welfare and rescue work Compensation & Hours Part‑time, approximately 24 hours per week at $20/hr. Paid virtual training can begin as soon as you’re available. Location: Some work will be in‑person in Santa Monica, with the occasional weekend event as the team continues to grow. The role requires a minimum of 3 in‑person days per week, with additional days as event needs increase. Based on performance, we anticipate a transition to full‑time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mutternity Project