Shelter Associate Lead
Shelter Associate Lead
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Job Description
Posting Date
07/18/25Application Deadline
07/23/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.00 - $23.50 hourlyFull Pay Range: $21.00 - $31.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The 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 with a desire 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 Senior 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 in office and or customer facing 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 work-life balance with hybrid work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site 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% 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 working or volunteer experience with domestic animals in an animal welfare organization veterinary facility humane society or similar animal care facility
One year of in-person customer service work experience
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Candidates must be flexible and able to work all shifts including starting as early as 6 am and finishing as late as 7 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
Experience working in an animal shelter
Bilingual skills in English/Spanish
Job Contributions
Oversee direct guide and coach Shelter Associates in the performance of their duties ensuring daily tasks are completed efficiently and accurately
Train and mentor staff on Department standards procedures and safety practices
Follow established disease control protocols to clean disinfect and maintain shelter apartments kennels cages equipment walkways general areas and other job-related items daily
Cultivate positive client volunteer and coworker relations through professional courteous and educational interactions
Provide quality customer service to clients volunteers and staff while actively promoting our mission services programs and events
Ensure all shelter animals are properly housed and cared for within the guidelines of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and that positive reinforcement training methods are employed
Participate in stress and disease reduction efforts through purposeful and compassionate low-stress handling and placement of animals
Ensure that adequate food and water are given to shelter animals daily
Create and maintain necessary animal records and perform data entry
Assist clients with the animal adoption process; facilitate client/animal interactions to ensure a safe and pleasant experience
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
Must be able to lift up to 50-100 lbs. occasionally 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10-20 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 pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
