What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care & Enrichment Attendant position at Jacksonville Humane Society?
Are you searching for a position where you can make a difference in the lives of shelter animals? Does the thought of providing care, comfort, and enrichment for animals warm your heart? Then our Animal Care & Enrichment Attendant position might be the perfect role for you!
As an Animal Care & Enrichment Attendant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our shelter pets are free from stress, fear, and anxiety, while providing a safe and clean environment for them.
This position isn’t for everyone. It can be loud, smelly, and sometimes stressful. But if making a significant difference in the lives of shelter pets and their future loving families is something you’re passionate about, this might be the most fulfilling job you’ve ever had!
Day in the Life of an Animal Care & Enrichment Attendant:
As an Animal Care & Enrichment Attendant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our shelter pets are free from stress, fear, and anxiety, while providing a safe and clean environment for them.
The ACE team focuses on cleaning, feeding, and providing enrichment for all shelter pets on their way to find their loving homes. They help transport animals for surgeries as well as perform routine wellness checks and assist with playgroup in the morning. Afternoons are spent spot-cleaning, adding additional animal enrichment, or helping other JHS areas depending on shelter needs. An ideal candidate for this position loves to flex between team projects and independent work, thrives in a hands-on learning environment, and has a passion for helping people and pets.
Schedule: Part-Time (28 hours). Weekends required.
Salary: $15/Hour Non-Exempt
As an Animal Care & Enrichment Attendant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our shelter pets are free from stress, fear, and anxiety, while providing a safe and clean environment for them.
This position isn’t for everyone. It can be loud, smelly, and sometimes stressful. But if making a significant difference in the lives of shelter pets and their future loving families is something you’re passionate about, this might be the most fulfilling job you’ve ever had!
Day in the Life of an Animal Care & Enrichment Attendant:
As an Animal Care & Enrichment Attendant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our shelter pets are free from stress, fear, and anxiety, while providing a safe and clean environment for them.
The ACE team focuses on cleaning, feeding, and providing enrichment for all shelter pets on their way to find their loving homes. They help transport animals for surgeries as well as perform routine wellness checks and assist with playgroup in the morning. Afternoons are spent spot-cleaning, adding additional animal enrichment, or helping other JHS areas depending on shelter needs. An ideal candidate for this position loves to flex between team projects and independent work, thrives in a hands-on learning environment, and has a passion for helping people and pets.
Schedule: Part-Time (28 hours). Weekends required.
Salary: $15/Hour Non-Exempt
Salary : $15