Regional Foster Coordinator

POSITION: Regional Foster CoordinatorSTATUS: Permanent; Full-Time with benefitsSHIFT: 35 hours per weekLOCATION: Remote based in Victoria area BCCLASSIFICATION: ExemptWAGE: SalariedCLOSING DATE: Open until FilledAbout the Role:Reporting to the Manager Foster Program the Regional Foster Coordinator will be responsible for supporting engagement development recognition and retention of foster volunteers. This position will execute provincial Foster Program goals regionally tailoring as necessary to support the needs of the assigned region. This work will include coaching and supporting local teams and their foster leads to ensure successful and consistent Foster Program operations and offering training and engagement opportunities for fosters. Working closely with the Volunteer Resources and Direct Care teams the Regional Foster Coordinator will be part of a team that ensures that foster volunteers fostered animals and the Foster Program are thriving. Key Responsibilities:Foster Coordination and Support (65%):Liaise with Community Animal Centre (CAC) staff in assigned region Volunteer Resources the Animal Flow team and foster volunteers to ensure successful Foster Program operations gather feedback and work to resolve any barriers to tools templates and resources to improve the foster experience within the region that may also be used provincially as required. Provide ongoing professional development and skill building opportunities for with Volunteer Resources CAC staff and volunteers to orchestrate ongoing meaningful foster volunteer recognition initiatives with heightened recognition through National Volunteer opportunities for existing foster volunteers to advance into more specialized foster roles as appropriate (such as bottle-feeding neonate animals or working with complex behaviour) and where approved by Manager Foster Program provide support coaching and training as and track foster volunteer peer-to-peer programming such as mentorship or buddy with Volunteer Resources to develop targeted recruitment strategies for critical foster needs (regional and/or provincial)Assist with sourcing foster volunteers to support specialized placements such as large-scale animal intakes (LSAIs) and emergency animal boarding (EAB)Research recommend and implement foster retention strategies. Collaborate with the Media & Internal Communications Team to promote foster volunteer opportunities and highlight contributions. Provide guidance and support to staff working with foster volunteers in alignment with BC SPCA volunteer strategies philosophies and more complex performance management or engagement issues to the Manager Foster ProgramCollaborates with and provides Foster Program support to other regions as Program Data Management and Analysis (20%):Maintain an accurate current list of available fosters in their portfolio in Better analyze and report on identified foster volunteer metrics to support the Manager Foster Program with impact and gap analysis and strategic program foster volunteers and staff with logging important data such as foster hours and placement details in databases such as Better Impact and impact and statistical reports on the Foster Program and contributions of fosters within assigned Needs Assessment and Planning (10%):Conduct regular regional program evaluation as established by the Manager Foster recommendations based on findings and where approved assist in developing and delivering initiatives such as creating training mentoring and/or recognition training applicable to foster volunteers and assist with the development/delivery of such with the Training & Development Specialist to ensure such training is in keeping with other BC SPCA training and adult learning with Volunteer Resources to support foster recruitment needs and positive onboarding experiences (i.e. trialing foster mentors and support groups).Performs Other Duties as Assigned (5%):Participate in and contribute to committees working groups (e.g. Emergency Boarding Working Group) and other cross-functional teams as to a culture of healthsafetyandwellness andmodelsappropriate and skill requirementsPost-secondary education in a related field such as Social Sciences with a minimum of 3 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer. Related experience includes but is not limited to:Volunteer coordination and engagement; Tracking and reporting on program metrics and recommending alternatives for improvement;Coaching mentoring training and empowering volunteers;Working in the animal welfare sector with focus on building programs/ systems/infrastructure beyond animal of CVA Certification in Volunteer Management is an savvy with experience championing effective use of technology to elevate an organizations in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to adapt to new technologies;Experience with Better Impact and/or ShelterBuddy is considered a strong ability to impact and influence with demonstrated capabilities to proactively address and work through situations involving ability to successfully collaborate with multiple different teams and ability to align program and operational priorities with strategic ability to work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing deadlines and multiple communication skills and ability to work with internal and external parties at all levels and from diverse backgrounds in a positive and respectful organizational skills with remarkable attention to to travel throughout the region as knowledge of the concepts of diversity equity inclusion and harmony with the BC SPCAs vision mission values and strategic directions.