Brave Like Me · 2 months ago
Brave Pets Onsite Liaison - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $20/hrBrave Like Me is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy to children with complex medical conditions. The On-Site Liaison will coordinate visits between hospitalized children and their pets, ensuring a safe and compassionate reunion experience while overseeing volunteers and collaborating with hospital staff.
CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Serve as the on-site point of contact for families, volunteers, hospital staff, and Brave Like Me headquarters staff
Coordinate and host pet reunions, ensuring a positive and safe experience for all participants
Supervise and support volunteers during operations
Assist with setup, cleaning, and resetting the Pet Center between visits
Communicate regularly with hospital staff to ensure smooth scheduling and patient flow
Share reunion stories, photos, and updates with Brave Like Me HQ staff for impact reporting and storytelling
Maintain compliance with hospital safety, HIPAA, and all Brave Like Me protocols
Remain attentive and responsive to the needs of children, families, and pets during visits
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Comfortable around animals of all sizes (including large dogs and cats)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with children, families, and medical staff with empathy and professionalism
Ability to handle emotional situations with sensitivity and calm
Strong problem solving skills
Must complete all required hospital clearances and Brave Like Me training (may include First Aid/CPR, HIPAA compliance, additional safety training and pet-handling basics)
Preferred
Prior experience in healthcare, child life services, social work, hospitality, or nonprofit program delivery
Company
Brave Like Me
We believe every single child deserves to live without limitations and experience moments of uninhibited joy.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase