Currently hiring for 1 part-time position:
Schedule: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8am-12pm.
Job Duties – To include but not limited to:
- Maintain a friendly environment and provide excellent customer service to all clients
- Daily care of all animals, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, exercise and training
- Person in this role MUST be comfortable handling dogs and cats
- Maintain grounds where dogs are – runs and play areas, by cleaning up after animals
- Show adoptable animals to the public. Counsel and educate potential adopters
- Promote all programs and services of the Humane Society of Manatee
- Wash and dry towels and animal bedding, wash dishes
- Completes all tasks outlined on the checklists in a timely matter
Depending on business needs, hours may vary and be scheduled between Monday to Sunday. This job requires weekend and holiday work days.
Qualifications:
- Professional Animal Care (Dogs/Cats) experience required (Professional Experience - to include shelter, veterinary or kennel. Pet ownership does not meet the requirements of professional experience.)
- Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with culturally diverse clients, volunteers, staff and the community in a professional, pleasant, and respectful manner at all times
- Capability to maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive company image at all times
- Must be able to work as a team player
- Must have reliable transportation
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Computer skills a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work with cleaning products
- Able to work Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
- Standing/sitting for extended periods of time
- Exposure to high noise levels & extreme temperatures
- Subject to animal bites or scratches
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Able to lift 50lbs
- Exposure to hazards associated with difficult animal
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Tell us why you are a good fit for the Animal Care Specialist position.
Experience:
- Animal handling: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bradenton, FL 34205 (Required)
Work Location: In person
