Are you looking for a part-time position with purpose?

Are you a people person?

Do you care about the well-being of cats, dogs, and other small companion animals?

Then look no further...

Humane Society Naples (HSN), Southwest Florida's state-of-the-art no-kill shelter, is seeking candidates for the position of part-time Animal Care Team Member. We seek a positive, service-oriented individual who will provide care for shelter companion animals as if they were their own. In return, you will be rewarded with a fulfilling and meaningful career, an energetic and fun work environment, a supportive team, and excellent benefits. Candidates must be willing to care for and handle both dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.

Responsibilities:

We're not going to lie -- this job is hard work, but so incredibly rewarding! When you hear contented purrs and see wagging tails, you go home knowing you've changed lives. As a member of our animal care team, you can expect to work collaboratively with a team of employees & volunteers to:

Clean kennels and other enclosures to provide clean, comfortable quarters for our furry friends

Make sure every cat, dog, guinea pig, and rabbit gets enough to food and water

Keep our furry friends comfy with blankets and beds (this means there's some laundry to do!)

Keep a close eye on the animals for signs of illness or injury.

Take special care of sick or injured cats and dogs, or those with behavior challenges, until they are ready for adoption

Snuggle cats, walk dogs, pat the bunny, and make sure everyone has the toys and treats they need to keep them entertained

Make visitors to the shelter feel welcome and appreciated

Who are we looking for?

We are willing to train the right person how to do the job, but we'd like you to bring these qualities and skills to the table:

Willingness to work with both dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments

Plays well with others and loves to help people

Detail-oriented, positive, patient, compassionate

Able to go with the flow and be flexible when plans change suddenly

Safety-conscious

Able to lift up to 40 lbs independently

Comfortable with computer use, and willing & able to learn new software

The ability to speak Spanish or Haitian Creole in addition to English is a plus!

We want you to have a high school diploma or GED. Additional education is great, especially if it's in biology or animal behavior or the veterinary field, but it's OK if college wasn't for you.

If you have at least one year of experience working in a shelter, vet clinic, boarding facility, sanctuary, or zoo, that does stand out to us, but it's not absolutely required.

Schedule:

Individuals hired for a part-time position will typically work 20-29 hours per week, preferably 5 mornings per week but some flexibility is possible. Candidates must be available weekends and holidays.

Pay and Benefits:

Pay starts at $15/hr.

Paid time off

Discounts on veterinary and boarding services

Part-time employees who work 25-29 hours per week are eligible for insurance benefits.

One last thing before you apply:

Anyone hired in response to this job ad will be required to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine before their start date, complete the vaccination series (if applicable) within their first 30 days of employment, and get their booster when eligible, unless exempt from vaccination under Florida law. Employees not vaccinated against COVID-19 or employees not up to date on COVID-19 vaccination must wear a mask and get a PCR test for COVID-19 weekly.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. HSN values diversity and wants to increase the diversity of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Apply online at https://hsnaples.org/careers