What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Shelter Manager position at P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center?
Under the direction of the Shelter Director,
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the daily operations of the animal shelter, ensuring the well-being and care of all animals
- Assist in managing a team of shelter staff and volunteers, providing guidance and training as needed
- Coordinate intake and adoption processes, including screening potential adopters and matching them with suitable animals
- Maintain accurate records of all animals in the shelter, including medical history, behavior assessments, and adoption paperwork
- Ensure that all animals receive necessary veterinary care, vaccinations, and medications
- Implement and enforce shelter policies and procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of animals
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in an animal shelter or similar environment preferred
- Knowledge of animal behavior, health, and welfare
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage a team
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments safely and confidently
- Ability to handle cats of all sizes and temperaments safely and confidently
- Experience with kennel cleaning and maintenance
- Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) as needed for animal care tasks
- Familiarity with veterinary assistant duties is a plus
- Knowledge of dog training techniques is beneficial
- Passion for animal welfare and a commitment to promoting humane treatment of animals
Schedule for this position is as follows:
Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
Experience:
- Animal handling: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Camden, ME 04843 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Camden, ME 04843: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person