Hours: 10-20 hours/week (some weekends/evenings possible)

Reports to: Foster Coordinator

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Summary

The Foster Program Intern supports the Foster Program by assisting with daily operations, foster parent engagement, and animal care coordination. This internship provides hands-on experience in animal welfare, volunteer management, and nonprofit operations while supporting the mission of the Dubuque Regional Humane Society (DRHS). This is an unpaid position. 

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Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, communication, and support of foster parents.

• Help maintain foster records, files, and data entry in PetPoint.

• Support preparation and distribution of foster orientation and training materials.

• Assist with scheduling foster animals for vaccinations, veterinary visits, and health checks.

• Help monitor the health and behavior of animals in foster care and report observations to supervisory staff.

• Assist with tracking foster animal movement and ensuring proper documentation.

• Provide support during shelter events and foster-related outreach activities.

• Communicate foster program policies and procedures to foster parents and volunteers as directed.

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Learning Outcomes

Intern will gain experience in:

• Foster and volunteer program operations

• Nonprofit organizational practices

• Professional communication and teamwork in an animal welfare setting

 

Qualifications

• Interest in animal welfare and nonprofit work.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and the public.

• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks.

• Comfortable working hands-on with animals and performing physical tasks.

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To apply, interested students should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their interest in the internship, relevant coursework, and career aspirations to hr@dbqhumane.org

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This position will remain posted until filled. Apply today!