Lead Dog Care Staff Member

Job Overview

Grammy Rose Dog Care & Sanctuary located in Acton Maine is looking for a qualified Dog Care Lead to serve in a supervisor capacity overseeing the evening dog care staff’s daily activities including feeding, exercise and enrichment, documentation and all other aspects of care for the dogs in residence. This is a full-time, 2nd shift, position with shifts on weekends and two days off during the week. The rescue operates 24/7/365 including weekends and holidays.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee the dog care staff’s daily activities to include feeding, grooming, exercising and socialization, and proper documentation of dog activities and behaviors in the computer system
• Assist with training for dogs identified to need extra attention with different behaviors
• Ensure regular, thorough cleaning of dog living areas, cabin living spaces, fenced in play areas and grounds and completion of all tasks and checklists
• Oversee new dog arrivals and complete and document arrival assessments within 3 days of arrival
• Ensure that all aspects of dog care are carried out in the best interest of the dogs in residence and in keeping with established policies and procedures
• Assist with adoption meetings and proceedings
• Work with volunteer coordinator to ensure the best possible outcome for dogs and volunteers

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must have previous experience supervising others
• Ability and desire to work with dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments and provide care in a humane manner in keeping with established organizational standards
• Previous dog care experience - previous rescue or kennel experience preferred
• Ability to work with and train challenging dogs
• Ability to work 2nd shift (typically 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM) including weekends and holidays
• Physical strength, stamina and agility to work with dogs, equipment and supplies
• Outstanding customer service attitude, team-oriented approach to work and flexibility to pivot as needed based on daily operations
• Ability to communicate effectively to all members of the organization
• Ability to use computers and software to record dog observations and care notes

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Assistance with medical insurance
• Paid training
• Paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Available to work 11:30a-8:00p Wednesday through Sunday?

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Acton, ME 04001 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22