Shelter Assistant - Animal Shelter - Part Time Opportunity

Description:

Are you passionate about supporting animal welfare behind the scenes? We're looking for a dedicated part-time Shelter Assistant to help keep our operations running smoothly. In this hands-on role, you'll prep food and enrichment items, organize supplies, assist with cleaning and sanitation, and support teams across the shelter, all while contributing to a compassionate environment for animals in need.

This position is part-time, requiring full-day shifts on Sundays and Mondays. It’s perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and wants to make a real impact in their community.

If you're detail-oriented, adaptable, and ready to roll up your sleeves for a great cause, we’d love to hear from you!

Purpose of Position: This position provides support to shelter operations by completing assigned cleaning and organizing duties in non-animal areas; prepping food and enrichment supplies; stocking and maintaining organization of equipment and supplies throughout the shelter. This position will also assist other operations departments as needed and as assigned by the manager/team leader.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laundry, dishes, cage wash, and cleaning of non-animal areas.
• Interact with all departments and assist with additional services such as deep cleaning, contagion exposure cleaning, and dish washing.
• Monitor, organize, and maintain food, supplies, and cleanliness of all food prep and storage areas.
• Perform supply inventory and assist with maintenance of equipment.
• Prep and maintain enrichment items.
• Organize and maintain donations as they are received.
• Organize and maintain supply organization and cleanliness of the order receiving area.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional, and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Job Knowledge
• Excellence
• Adapting to Change / Agility
• Dependability
• People Care

Position Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Flexibility
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Managing resources
• Technical expertise
• Decision making
• Integrity
• Results oriented
• Time management

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

• Volunteers

Travel

• None

Compensation: Starting at $20.00 - $20.90 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Part Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Potentially prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive motion. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, and walking, Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation and occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. with reasonable accommodation. Will be exposed to the elements (cold, rain, etc.) while performing duties outside. Will be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as business operations demand.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on February 19. 2026.

Requirements:

Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work independently while following specific procedures and protocols
• Ability to follow timelines for projects, accomplish multiple tasks, and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment
• High level of personal responsibility, attention to detail, and punctuality
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment

Required

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: One year experience in a fast-paced, task-oriented role.
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Desired

• Experience working with and handling animals in a shelter or similar environment
• Experience in a veterinary setting
• If driving a company vehicle, valid driver’s license with insurable driving record