Animal Care, Volunteer & Foster Manager Do you light up talking to volunteers? Do you know the difference between a good day and a great day at a shelter is all in the details — the enrichment that got done, the foster who felt heard, the schedule that actually held together? Then we need to talk. Tails of Hope is looking for our next Animal Care, Volunteer & Foster Manager — a full-time leadership role for someone who can hold a team to a high standard and make people feel genuinely glad to be part of our mission. This isn't a desk job. You'll be:

• Overseeing daily animal care so every pup and kitty gets what they need, on time, every time
• Running our volunteer program shoulder-to-shoulder with our Volunteer Coordinator
• Building real, lasting relationships with our foster network — the kind where they keep coming back
• Keeping our operations humming (ShelterLuv, protocol compliance) behind the scenes What we're looking for:
• 2+ years in animal care, fostering, or volunteer coordination
• A natural relationship-builder with a coach's mindset
• Someone calm under pressure who leads by example
• Flexible availability, including weekends
• Ready to lift 50 lbs and love every messy, muddy, meaningful minute of it What you'll get:
• A collaborative, mission-driven team where your voice truly matters
• PTO + Medical, Dental & Vision
• Professional development
• The chance to help build and shape our animal care, volunteer, and foster programs at a growing organization If you're a warm, welcoming ambassador for animals and the people who show up for them — this is your role.

Come help us give every animal at Tails of Hope a safe place to land while they wait for their forever home.

Non-Negotiable:

Schedule is Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Please send cover letter and resume to executivedirector@rchsvt.org. Please send your cover letter and resume detailing why you believe you are qualified and would be a great fit for this role and our mission.

DEADLINE

September 28, 2026 Full job description: https://rchsvt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Animal-Care-Volunteer-Foster-Manager.pdf

Pay:

$46,678.88 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person