​WE ARE HIRING

​The positions listed below are open.  Applications will be accepted through 6/15/2019. Contact for interviews is made by phone.  Please provide a phone number where you can be reached either directly or through voice mail.

JOB #1
Title
Animal Trainer and Enrichment Coordinator

Status
Full Time (36 hours per week), Weekend work required

Pay
$12.00/hr

Overview
The animal trainer and enrichment coordinator is responsible for conducting behavioral evaluations and developing specific training plans with the primary goal of well matched adoptions and creating  healthy living conditions while animals are in HSHC care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and create training plans for all dogs in care
• Carry out training plans for dogs and coordinate volunteer and staff support for plans
• Conduct play groups for dogs
• Facilitate all record keeping for training plans and adoption support
• Conduct off site adoptions every other Saturday
• Oversee volunteers and interns who assist with any training and enrichment tasks

Qualifications
Previous Shelter experience required
Specific knowledge of small animal training and behavior
Personnel management skills preferred
Excellent organization skills
Self-directed
High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for four or more hours
Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance

Working Interview Required
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Reports to
HSHC Executive Director

Last Update: 27 March 2019
Description: JD05

JOB #2   FILLED
Title
Animal Care Technician - Dog                            

Status
Part Time             (16 hours per week, 4 day a week schedule)
                                (12 hours per week, 3 day a week schedule)
Pay
$9.00/hour (start)

Overview
The animal care technician is responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of the dog kennels and isolation pens, cattery and medical cages.  In addition, the technician carries out early morning feeding, watering and turn out of all dogs and cats.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals in facility with a primary focus on dogs
• Begin turn out of dogs in day pens
• Disinfect and clean all dog housing
• Sweep, dust and pick up as needed in aisle ways
• Clean cattery including cages, litter boxes and floors
• Clean Medical Room cages when needed
• Overseeing volunteers who assist with any ATC tasks

Qualifications
Veterinary or Shelter Clinic experience preferred
General knowledge of small animal care and behavior
Excellent organization skills
Self-directed
High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for four or more hours
Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance

Reports to
HSHC Animal Care Manager
Last Update: 26 March 2019
Description: JD03