Love working with animals and want to make a difference in the lives a homeless dogs and cats? Then come join the Baldwin Humane Society team!
Responsibilities and Duties
- cleaning kennels and animal living areas
- feeding dogs and cats
- administering medication
- supervising and assisting visitors of the adoption center
- socializing dogs and cats
- bathing animals
- doing laundry
- cleaning and maintaining premises
- assisting staff with adoption duties
- transporting animals to appointments at local veterinary clinics
- and other duties as assigned by the Kennel Manager or Executive Director
- will be asked to work rotating weekends and some holidays
- Qualifications
- love of animals and deep concern for the humane treatment of animals
- ability to learn proper kennel sanitation
- ability to learn basic cat and dog training techniques
- ability to work in a collegial team
- ability to lift heavy bags of pet food, kitty litter and set up cages
- reliability and dependability
- ability to successfully promote BHS programs and events
- ability to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays
- current valid Alabama driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance
- preferred ability to drive BHS van and/or pull BHS trailer with personal vehicle to adoption events as needed
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Experience:
- Pet Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person