Animal Care Enrichment Specialist (Dog) - Molokai/Maui Humane Society

MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY

The Maui Humane Society's mission is to protect and save the lives of Maui's animals; accepting all in need, educating the community, and inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals.

Job/Position Title: Animal Care Enrichment- Dog

Location: Molokai

About Us

Maui Humane Society’s team adores people with can-do attitudes and friendly smiles who love people as much as animals. We approach every person and animal as an individual and pride ourselves on being a place where our employees love to come to work!

Our employees are trained in Fear-Free animal handling and at completion you receive a certification. We are committed to your growth and will work with you to get you where you want to be in your career. Our benefits include a competitive salary, paid time off, medical, vision, and dental insurance, and free adoptions. Employees get at least one weekend day off and you’ll have a consistent, flexible schedule. Our employees and volunteers love MHS because we have very low euthanasia rates, everyone is empowered to save lives, and we truly care about the people who work here!

Primary Purpose: Provides proper care for all animals housed at the Animal Control Kennels. Responsible to the Animal Care Manager-Dog and under the direction of the Director of Animal Care & Enrichment (DACE).

Essential Duties/Functions:

• Clean and disinfect dog habitats, including food, water bowls, pop up kennels, air kennels.
• Maintains habitat presentation of the dog habitats in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Provide food, water, daily exercise and enrichment to all dogs under their care.
• Set up all incoming dogs in proper areas with appropriate treatments and signage.
• Maintain identification kennel cards on all dogs housed at the shelter.
• Maintain appropriate kennel signage for individual dogs with behavior issues.
• Check animal Inventory is up to date including inventory Smart board and Petpoint.
• Identify, separate and monitor dogs showing signs of illness or disease and notify the supervisor on property.
• Using Fear Free techniques during interactions, handling.
• Monitor behavior, up date behavior memos using objective language.
• Assist Pathway Coordinator with recommendations for each dog housed at the shelter.
• Update animal inventory systems to reflect the current population.
• Interact with coworkers and volunteers in an efficient and courteous manner toensure a cooperative team environment.

Working Conditions: Primarily outdoors.

Equipment Used: Various cleaning tools, animal care and restraint equipment. An MHS laptop to access our animal inventory program and MHS email and documents.

Working Hours: Various shifts within hours of operation seven days a week. Number of hours and regular shift availability will be clarified at hire and may be subject to change. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Mental Demands:Requires the ability to multi-task and have a high degree of alertness and attention to detail. Ability to read and write and follow written and oral communications.

Physical Demands Requires the ability to be physically active during the entire shift. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Ability to safely handle and control all kinds of pet animals.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• General knowledge of animal behavior.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrate ability to care for animals in a safe and nurturing capacity.

General Qualifications:

• Must have a passion for animals and support the mission of the Maui Humane Society.
• Must treat animals humanely, with love and concern both on and off the job, and transmit these values to others.
• Must adhere to all local laws regarding personally owned animals
• General knowledge of pet behavior and care. Ability to work with all kinds of animals in a safe and responsible manner.
• Positive attitude a must!

Additional Qualifications that would benefit this position:

• Previous experience in animal related field preferably with animal care
• Previous animal welfare experience
• Fear Free Shelter Certification (This can be attained post hire.)
• Maintain and promote a positive public image standard relevant to MHS.
• Attend and participate in departmental and shelter meetings. Attend educationalvenues as recommended/approved.
• Address and/or report any safety hazards or unsafe use of MHS equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Animal Care Manager or the Director of Animal Care.

***Please provide a cover letter and a resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19