Job Description
Maui Humane Society is an open-air animal shelter for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. We provide veterinary and routine care and help surrendered animals find a new home. We also provide humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, programs to retain pets in their families, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Our team is resilient, compassionate to animals, creative problem-solvers, and dedicated to do what it takes to get the job done.
We're excited to welcome you as our next Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist (ACE) on Moloka'i. In this role you will provide daily care to dogs. This includes providing meds, food, water, bedding, toys and treats. It also includes heavy duty cleaning - think poop...a LOT of poop. You'll be the point of contact for pet reunification and need to exhibit strong customer service skills without judgement.
To be successful in this role you'll need to have (minimum qualifications):
Animal handling experience
Physical ability to crouch, stand, squat, and be in almost constant motion for 8 hours
Ability to observe and document animal behavior
Excellent customer service skills
We'd love it if you already had (desired qualifications):
Fear Free Certification
Experience in a professional animal care setting (boarding, grooming, vet)
Professional cleaning experience
What you can expect from us:
Regular supportive feedback
Career growth
Training in animal welfare
A comprehensive compensation package including:
Medical benefits at no cost to you
Dental & Vision benefits at low cost
FSA
401K with match
Student loan forgiveness eligibility
Performance pay raises
Maui Humane Society does perform a background check on all applicants receiving an offer.
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Full-time