Lead Shelter Associate (EAC)
Lead Shelter Associate (EAC)
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/13/25Application Deadline
05/16/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.00 $23.25 hourlyFull Pay Range: $21.00 $30.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Animal Care and ControlAbout the Position
Are you a passionate animal advocate who wants to nurture and improve the lives of homeless animals As one of the largest animal shelters in the nation we need your support to make a difference!
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control is seeking a motivated and diligent Lead Shelter Associate to provide daily care and support for our shelter animals. You will provide leadership and guidance to our team of Shelter Associates while advocating for the animals in our care and promoting the health safety and welfare of the people and animals of Maricopa County. This position requires the employee to be in the office and customerfacing for all hours worked.
Dont miss out on this opportunity to support our shelter and your community! Apply today!
About Us
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Two years of experience with domestic animals in an animal welfare organization veterinary facility humane society or similar animal care facility
One year of inperson customer service work experience
High school diploma or GED
Candidates must be flexible and able to work all shifts including starting as early as 6 am and finishing as late as 9 pm working weekends and holidays. Shelter Associates are assigned on any shift with any combination of days off determined by the needs of the Department.
We Also Value
One year of inperson customer service work experience
Experience working in an animal shelter
Bilingual skills in English/Spanish
Job Contributions
Administer supervision direction guidance and timely coaching for Shelter Associates ensuring daily tasks are completed efficiently and accurately
Ensure that all shelter animals are properly housed and cared for within the guidelines of the Five Domains of Animal Welfare and that FearFree and positive reinforcement methods are employed
Oversee and participate in the daily kennel cleaning laundry dishes feeding adoption duties andwelfare rounds
Ensure staff and volunteers are onboarded trained and follow the set policies and practices of both ACC and PetSmart
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills including clear and effective communication with others (staff public volunteers) that is professional respectful positive and educational
Facilitate the daytoday operations of the adoption center including supply needs accurate data entry money handling and opening and closing duties
Participate in transferring animals from MCACC into and out of the EAC through loading and unloading transports and updating animal locations and records
Maintain detailed and accurate records providing reports as necessary
Participate in drafting staff schedules and ensuring adequate and proper coverage of the center
Conduct additional animal handling as needed including restraint walking playgroups and other duties
Working Conditions
Work is predominantly performed in an animal shelter with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures excessive noise dogs and cats with unknown temperaments or behaviors animal waste and fluids deceased animals cleaning chemicals and zoonotic diseases
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on all types of surfaces that are sometimes slippery uneven and rough
The position requires animal handling and animal handling training must be completed within 3 months of employment
Must be able to lift up to 50100 lbs. occasionally 1025 lbs. frequently or up to 1020 lbs. constantly
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
