Equal Opportunity Employer
The South Wood County Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. SWCHS’s success depends on the effective utilization of qualified people regardless of the age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment
On Call Float
Level: Entry
Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Position Type: Float
Education Level: High School
Shift: Flexible
Category: Other
Description:
Are you a passionate animal lover looking for a rewarding career? The South Wood County Humane Society has an opportunity for a reliable, professional, compassionate, and well-organized individual to join our family as an On Call Float, working some weekdays, every other weekend, and some holidays.
Position Summary
Job Responsibilities:
- Safely transport stray animals to and from the South Wood County Humane Society
- Ensure excellent customer service focused on maintaining and improving relationships in all aspects of our client-related work.
- Keep detailed logs of lost or found animals
- Maintain a positive and healthy work relationship with the Executive Director, Animal Behaviorist, Office Manager, Animal Care Director, and other On Call staff.
- Maintain a positive and healthy work relationship with the Humane Officer and Police Departments.
- Demonstrate safe and appropriate animal handling at all times.
- Minimize disease transmission by staying current on and adhering to animal care cleaning guidelines.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding and abide by the township contracts the SWCHS must follow in regards to lost or found animals.
- Promote and model positive interpersonal communication and relationship building internal and externally.
- Ensure health of animals by performing intake procedures and following established procedures for follow-up care needed.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Formal animal care experience a plus
- Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Flexible, positive approach to challenges
- Availability to work some weekdays, every other weekend, and some holidays.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment
- Candidates must be able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Candidates must be committed to treating animals and humans with kindness and respect
- Must be at least 18 years or older
- Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a standard background check.