What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Assistant position at River Bluff Humane Society?
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We currently have a part-time position open. The hours are flexible
and include weekends.
Pay: Starting wage of $8.25 per hour
Job Description:
Shelter Assistants are responsible and accountable for the operations of the animal shelter, including:
Our mission is to serve the community by protecting animals, providing shelter, promoting adoption &
responsible pet ownership, and preventing animal over-population. We are the local animal control agency for
Goodhue County and the City of Red Wing and take in strays. We also take in animals surrendered by their
owners. Animals are evaluated and placed up for adoption if possible. We operate 365 days a year.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and an application(on our website www.rbhspets.org or in the
shelter or Cassandra Conroy at cassiec@rbhspets.org Elaine Morgan at elainem@rbhspets.org , you can also
send it to the Humane Society (address above). Please include a brief message about why the position is of
interest and what days of the week you are available to work.
and include weekends.
Pay: Starting wage of $8.25 per hour
Job Description:
Shelter Assistants are responsible and accountable for the operations of the animal shelter, including:
- Animal care (feeding, exercising, bathing and caring for animals)
- Assisting with animal control (handling stray animals)
- Cleaning and maintenance (cleaning kennels, general cleaning)
- Customer service (assisting customers, using the cash register)
- Daily cash handling (assisting customers, using the cash register)
- General shelter operation (stocking supplies, contributing to shelter improvement)
- Record keeping (data entry, filing, etc.)
- Be over the age of 18, have a valid driver’s license, and have graduated high school
- Be able to lift over 50 lbs.
- Have knowledge of and experience handling a variety of animals. Experience in a veterinary clinic or
- Be familiar with computers and basic software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and willing
- Have a positive attitude, be self-motivated and have a willingness to learn.
Our mission is to serve the community by protecting animals, providing shelter, promoting adoption &
responsible pet ownership, and preventing animal over-population. We are the local animal control agency for
Goodhue County and the City of Red Wing and take in strays. We also take in animals surrendered by their
owners. Animals are evaluated and placed up for adoption if possible. We operate 365 days a year.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and an application(on our website www.rbhspets.org or in the
shelter or Cassandra Conroy at cassiec@rbhspets.org Elaine Morgan at elainem@rbhspets.org , you can also
send it to the Humane Society (address above). Please include a brief message about why the position is of
interest and what days of the week you are available to work.
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