What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molokai Animal Care Enrichment/Pet Resource Specialist position at Maui Humane Society?
Maui Humane Society is an open-air animal shelter for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. We provide veterinary and routine care and help surrendered animals find a new home. We also provide humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, programs to retain pets in their families, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Our team is resilient, compassionate to animals, creative problem-solvers, and dedicated to do what it takes to get the job done.
We're excited to welcome you as our next Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist (ACE) on Moloka'i. In this role you will provide daily care to dogs. This includes providing meds, food, water, bedding, toys and treats. It also includes heavy duty cleaning - think poop...a LOT of poop. You'll be the point of contact for pet reunification and need to exhibit strong customer service skills without judgement.
To be successful in this role you'll need to have (minimum qualifications):
- Animal handling experience
- Physical ability to crouch, stand, squat, and be in almost constant motion for 8 hours
- Ability to observe and document animal behavior
- Excellent customer service skills
We'd love it if you already had (desired qualifications):
- Fear Free Certification
- Experience in a professional animal care setting (boarding, grooming, vet)
- Professional cleaning experience
What you can expect from us:
- Regular supportive feedback
- Career growth
- Training in animal welfare
- A comprehensive compensation package including:
- Medical benefits at no cost to you
- Dental & Vision benefits at low cost
- FSA
- 401K with match
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- Performance pay raises
