Come be a part of Animal Humane Society - a Star Tribune 2018, 2019 Top Workplace and a 2021 National Nonprofit Top Workplace!

Job Purpose: You are a focused and communicative team member. You provide care, feeding, and handling of animals.

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours), 8 hour shifts

Location: Golden Valley, MN (May occasionally be asked to work at our Coon Rapids or Woodbury locations)

Candidate availability is a consideration in hiring. Candidates will be asked questions about availability and desired hours worked per week in the application process.

Days required to work: Must be available to work Saturdays or Sundays (ability to work both Saturday and Sunday is desired)

Saturday and Sunday shift times

• 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• 9:45 AM - 6:15 PM

Monday – Friday shift times

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

• Shift times are subject to change based on the needs of the organization

Pay: $16.00/hr

What you will be doing:

Animal Care — Perform daily cleaning of animal areas and feeding of animals in accordance with established procedures. Monitor appetite, hydration, stools, and vomit of all shelter animals.

Communication — Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.

Support — Assist with animal restraint for transportation, medical procedures, and euthanasia as required. Move animals throughout the shelter as needed. Provide animal enrichment and complete fecal/urine collection when needed. Complete accurate data entry into the computer system.

Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.

Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership with the expectation to work varied hours including evening and weekend shifts.

Experience — Customer service experience preferred.

Computer Skills — Proficient with computers, specifically, a working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations and the willingness to assist at other sites.

Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a team member and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.

Physical Capabilities — Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must have a high level of resiliency.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

About AHS

One of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, Animal Humane Society helps more than 23,000 animals every year. We’re transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities, advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.

Why Work Here

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
• Work-life balance
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
• Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with up to 4% match for part time and full time staff
• Nine paid holidays for full time staff
• Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
• Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status)
• Paid parent leave for full time staff