Animal Shelter Attendant (Part Time)

The Animal Shelter Attendant assists the Shelter Manager in the daily operations of the facility. The person in this position will follow strict cleaning and sanitation standards, handling of Animals will be required also. Some lifting required mostly animals being placed in kennels. Weights could range 5-75 pounds. During daily operations the Attendant will need to wear gloves, protective clothing and use bleach and other types of cleaning/sanitizing chemicals. Attendants must be able to complete their work among strong odors at times. There will be record keeping, answering telephone & greeting the public, some handling of money and the use of basic office machines. The Shelter Attendant will assist the Shelter Manager in the weekly Euthanasia and disposal of animals.

This is an 19 hour per week position, but the facility is open Monday through Saturday; and Sunday cleaning and feeding only.

Attendants must be able to complete their work among strong odors at times. There will be record keeping, answering telephone & greeting the public, some handling of money and the use of basic office machines. The Shelter Attendant will assist the Shelter Manager in the weekly Euthanasia and disposal of animals.

• High School graduate or GED equivalent or experience

• Pre-employment drug screening

• Basic computer & office machine skills

• NC drivers license

• General knowledge of animal handling & care