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:
- 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
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
Days for scheduling may include weekends and/or holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- working directly with the public: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Tupelo, MS 38801 (Required)
Work Location: In person