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SalaryDo you love animals AND people? Well then the Humane Society of Harford County is looking for you! We employ talented and dedicated animal welfare professionals in all areas of the shelter, and we are looking to expand our team! We are an open-admission, nonprofit, progressive animal shelter and take in approximately 3,000-3,500 animals a year of all species, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, farm animals, and even fish! Please be sure to include any animal handling or shelter/rescue experience on your application and/or resume. We are especially interested in candidates that are multi-lingual, particularly if you are fluent in Spanish and/or American Sign Language!
REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must be 18 or older, pass a pre-employment drug screening, comply with random drug testing, possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, have an excellent work ethic, be able to work effectively under high stress, and handle an emotionally and physically demanding work environment. All candidates must be computer literate, using Word, Excel, email, internet browsers, and be able to learn and use database programs. Animal care, animal handling, rescue, and/or sheltering experience is not required for every position – but if you have any at all, please be sure to include it on your application and/or resume! Please read the postings below to learn more about what is required for each opportunity!
BENEFITS & WAGES
Full time employees are offered excellent employer-paid health/vision/dental benefits (we pay 60% to start, 80% after one year of service, and 100% after two years), a SIMPLE retirement plan with 3% match after two years of service, 100% employer-paid short/long term disability benefits, employer-paid life and AD&D benefits, as well as paid vacation and 40 sick and safe leave hours, and seven paid holidays. Part time employees are offered 40 hours of paid sick and safe leave. All employees are eligible for our employee of the month program, staff appreciation events, and multiple continuing education and professional development opportunities throughout the year. We also have a Gym Reimbursement Program, and an Employee Referral Program! Wages are competitive with area industry standards, which are reviewed annually.
Animal Care Team (Full- & Part-Time)
Are you a self-professed neat freak who’s not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get a little dirty? If so, you might be the shelter’s next Animal Care team member. Your primary responsibilities will include cleaning and sanitizing the animals’ living spaces; providing food, water and bedding; doing laundry; and working closely with other team members to ensure the animals receive top-notch care.
