Foster & Placement Coordinator

Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is one of Austin’s most dynamic and beloved nonprofits. The organization leads the No Kill movement nationally and is considered a national thought leader in animal welfare. APA! locally rescues, treats, and adopts thousands of homeless dogs and cats each year, providing a critical safety net for some of the region’s most at‑risk shelter pets and helping Austin remain a No Kill city.

APA! also works alongside communities and animal welfare organizations to expand lifesaving capacity beyond Austin.

The organization is distinguished by its large volunteer workforce, grassroots spirit, and innovative, community‑based approach to animal welfare. APA! continues to develop and share lifesaving best practices nationally through American Pets Alive!, its national division. American Pets Alive! also leads Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an initiative focused on rethinking traditional animal sheltering by supporting people and pets within their communities, reducing unnecessary shelter intake, and strengthening collaboration between animal welfare organizations and community‑based services.

APA! is building upon this community‑centered approach through an exciting partnership initiative in Hays County. Through Hays County Pets Alive!, a locally led and operated initiative launched by Austin Pets Alive!, APA! is working in partnership with PAWS Shelter of Central Texas to strengthen lifesaving programs, expand resources for pets and the people who love them, and build greater animal welfare capacity across Hays County.

PAWS Shelter of Central Texas has served Dripping Springs, Kyle, and surrounding communities for decades, providing no‑kill sheltering and compassionate care for homeless pets. This partnership brings together PAWS' longstanding connection to the Hays County community with APA!’s lifesaving programs, resources, and experience to support the continued growth of animal welfare services throughout the region.

Team members supporting this work may have the opportunity to collaborate across Austin Pets Alive!, PAWS Shelter of Central Texas, and Hays County Pets Alive! as these organizations and initiatives work together toward shared lifesaving goals.

Learn more about PAWS Shelter of Central Texas .

The Foster & Placement Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the goals of APA!, with a focus on foster recruitment, foster retention, and advancing other pet placement pathways at the PAWS Kyle location. This position contributes directly to APA!’s mission to increase the live release rate across Texas by supporting a sustainable, inclusive, and high‑impact model for shelter operations. This role recruits, matches, and supports foster families to expand shelter capacity, improve animal outcomes, and help more animals move successfully from the shelter to homes.

The Foster & Placement Coordinator is responsible for managing their daily responsibilities, maintaining clear priorities, and delivering consistent, high‑quality work that aligns with APA!’s values and goals. This includes staying organized, using data or feedback to inform decisions, and following through on key tasks and responsibilities with minimal oversight. This is a hands‑on, mission‑driven role focused on results, reliability, and teamwork.

APA! is a volunteer‑centric organization. Every staff member is expected to work alongside and support volunteers. The Foster & Placement Coordinator collaborates closely with volunteers to complete day‑to‑day tasks, helps create a positive and inclusive environment, and actively contributes to a culture of shared effort and mutual respect.

This position involves shift…