What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canine Care / Adoption Counselor position at Humane Society for Greater Nashua?
Canine Care / Adoption Counselor - Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
Humane Society for Greater Nashua is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated person to add to our Animal Care Staff in our Dog Room. You will be responsible for all the daily care our dogs need while in our shelter.
DESCRIPTION
Part-Tme positions (approximately 30 hours a week) Schedule: . Thursday, Friday 7am-530pm. Saturdays 7am-430pm.
Full-Time (approximately 40 hours a week) Schedule: Sundays 7am - 4:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Applicant must be able to stay longer when the animal population is high or needed. Occasional vacation coverage when needed
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleans and sanitizes animal kennels for disease control.
Provides animals with food, water, bedding, training and enrichment on a regular basis.
Observes animals and reports any signs of illness or behavioral problems.
Talk with potential adopters and finalize adoptions
Provide high quality customer service, interacting with clients in person, over the phone, and through email communications, and assist with a variety of customer needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience handling dogs is preferred
Physical energy, enthusiasm for our mission; teamwork habits
Ability to work with numerous distractions
Self-starter; helpful to coworkers
Punctual and dependable with reliable transportation
No allergies to any animals
Strong customer service skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in an area with a high noise level.
Frequent exposure to and handling of industrial cleaning supplies
Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.
Frequent walking, bending and stooping.
Subject to animal bites and scratches.
APPLY
Send a resume and cover letter to: Becky, Director of Animal Care Services
Visit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, located at 24 Ferry Rd, Nashua, NH 03064
Please visit during our open hours, Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm or Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Complete an application and attach resume and leave with our receptionist.
Applicants of interest will be contacted for an interview; no phone calls please.'
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Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
