Have you ever dreamt of working with animals in the animal welfare field? Do you have a passion for saving & helping homeless community animals in need?
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society is in search of dependable, self-motivated and compassionate individuals with integrity to join our team! Experience is preferred but not required.
This position is specifically for those who are:
- Comfortable with handling animals that include but are not limited to canines and felines.
- Energetic, attentive to detail, consistent and dedicated
- Proficient with following directions
- Task oriented and self-accountable
- Punctual and present to work during scheduled days and times
- Confident with handling canines and felines of all sizes (both large and small)
- Confident with handling potential fractious and/or distressed canines and felines
- Comfortable in loud, fast paced environments
- Efficient with accurate and adequate record keeping
- Customer service friendly
- Computer efficient
- TEAM SPIRITED
Work consists of:
- Building new partnerships with other animal rescue organizations
- Working closely with other animal rescue partners and acting as a liaison between the Tupelo Lee Humane Society and said animal rescues
- Keeping updated animal records and photos of animal transport candidates
- Hands on handling of animals (primarily canines & felines)
- Community public/client interaction and problem solving community pet related issues
- Responsible for all animal intake processing, record keeping, and daily animal census reporting.
- Client interactions and communication via in person, phone, and email along with other forms of communication
- Other duties as assigned
Please apply only if you are able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
- Sit, walk, stand, crouch and bend for long periods on concrete floors for up to 6 hours at a time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Tupelo, MS 38801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tupelo, MS 38801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person