What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care and Transport Associate position at Animal Rescue League of Boston?
Are you mission-driven and interested in working with animals? The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), one of New England’s leading animal welfare organizations, is seeking a full-time Animal Care & Transport Associate to join our organization. This position is based out of our Boston location and regularly works out of all three ARL sites and in the communities we serve.
Who we are:
Pets are family. This belief is at the heart of everything we do at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. We are the first female-founded animal welfare organization in Massachusetts and are proud to carry on a legacy of kindness and compassion, helping more than 20,000 animals annually since 1899. Recognized for our innovative, award-winning programs that go beyond sheltering, we address the root causes of the issues facing animals and the people who love them. By partnering with communities, we help animals heal and thrive, keep pets and people together, and protect animals from harm.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary;
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal days;
- Health, dental, and vision insurance;
- Retirement plan with employer matching program;
- Generous pet care reimbursement and discounts;
- The opportunity to work with a great team of colleagues who give their all every day!
What you will do:
Use your skills to make a difference by becoming a part of one of the best and oldest animal welfare organizations! Here’s how:
- Safely transport animals in the Transport Waggin' for relocation between ARL's Boston, Dedham, and Brewster campuses.
- Provide relocation transport services between ARL locations and outside organizations, including airport pick-ups for out-of-state shelter transports.
- Perform owner surrender pick-ups when the owner cannot get to the shelter to surrender their pet.
- Work with shelter staff to provide food, water, and enrichment for all animals in the Animal Care & Adoption Centers and related areas.
