Summary of Purpose: Oversees and provides daily care, cleanliness, comfort, and enrichment to KHS animals at Main Campus, ensuring excellent animal care while promoting a strong, positive team environment.

Duties (Essential Functions):

• Responsible for daily cleaning and sanitation of assigned animal and common areas with emphasis on disease control protocols; provide spot cleaning of animal areas throughout work schedule
• Provide all animals with appropriate housing, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and daily enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, members of own species
• Directly supervise the Animal Care and Enrichment Specialist (ACES) staff and volunteers providing consistent and fair leadership, communication, and motivation to all team members
• Daily oversight of shelter cleaning and sanitation ensuring Animal Care, Cleaning, and Feeding SOPs/guidelines are being followed and implemented effectively
• Implement training plans for new employees that is consistent and thorough with regular follow up so that staff is educated and familiar with policies and procedures
• Assist Senior Shelter Operations Manager with interviewing, hiring, training, reviewing, terminating, and disciplinary measures
• Participate in developing and implementing SOP guidelines for best shelter practices
• Oversee efforts to ensure all pets are provided their 5 freedoms
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures and ensuring staff are following procedures. Receive and respond to alarm calls as needed
• Monitor supplies and assist with ordering, ensuring adequate stock while maintaining an organized supply area
• Ensure a safe working environment; following all safety guidelines
• Communicate with the Senior Shelter Operations Manager regarding unusual activities, significant problems or concerns
• Participate in collaborative discussions on operational issues and plan/participate in team building activities with ACES staff
• Assist in maintaining a clean and uncluttered environment; sweep, take out trash, wash windows, etc.
• Assist staff, clients, and volunteers in a positive and respectful manner as a representative of KHS
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Shelter Operations Manager

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a shelter setting
• Basic to intermediate computer skills with the ability to prepare reports and maintain an efficient records system
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Self-directed with ability to work independently/meet deadlines in a fast paced work environment with little direct supervision
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with people of all backgrounds and personalities
• Humane attitude towards animals
• Must be able to effectively restrain dogs in excess of 100lbs
• Ability to manage the emotional aspect of end of life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances
• Accept, support, and represent KHS core values, programs, policies and procedures
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be willing to drive KHS vehicles
• Background Check required

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Individual will have periods of sitting, talking and listening
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, and standing while performing job functions
• Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to or exceeding 50lbs
• Includes working in an indoor desk environment as well as working with animals in a sheltering setting (indoor/outdoor) with the potential for exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease and cleaning chemicals

Become a part of the Kentucky Humane Society family! We are looking for animal lovers with customer service skills who want to make a lasting difference for needy pets in our area.

The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), located in Louisville, KY, is a private, nonprofit organization that is Kentucky's largest pet adoption agency. KHS is also the state's oldest animal welfare organization, founded in 1884.

Are you passionate about being a champion for companion animals? Do you embrace optimism and compassion, meeting everyone with an open mind, kindness and respect? Would you like to inspire others and lead the change our communities need? If so, please check out our website for employment opportunities at KHS!

Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan