Kennel Coordinator
Kennel Coordinator
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Job Description
Kennel Coordinator Help Us Save Lives One Tail at a Time
Location: Fishers IN Full-Time On-Site
Salary: $17.50/per hour
At the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) we believe every life matters. Were not just a shelterwe are a movement. A nationally recognized no-kill facility saving animals others wont.
We are urgently seeking a Kennel Coordinatora hands-on leader with heart grit and a whatever it takes attitudeto help guide and grow a team that serves as the heartbeat of our shelter.
If youre a compassionate animal care expert ready to mentor train and advocate for dogs (and the people who love them) this is your calling.
Why This Role Matters
Every clean kennel. Every walk. Every meal. Every moment of enrichmentit all adds up to second chances. Youll co-lead a passionate team of Kennel Attendants ensuring each dog receives exceptional care while keeping the team aligned inspired and accountable.
You wont just manage peopleyoull shape culture influence adoptions and be the first line of defense when somethings this role you are both coach and lifeline.
What Youll Do
- Supervise and support Kennel Attendants in daily animal care and enrichment
- Train and coach staff on handling safety customer service and match-making animals with adopters
- Identify behavioral and medical concerns and communicate cross-departmentally for quick response
- Step in as acting Animal Care Manager when neededown the day and keep the ship moving
- Oversee team schedules supply inventory kennel protocols and cleanliness standards
- Assist with customer interactions and meet-and-greetsmodeling empathy and professionalism
- Maintain a positive solutions-oriented team culture in a high-energy environment
Youre a Fit If You Have
- Animal handling experience in a shelter boarding or veterinary setting
- Supervisory/leadership experience
- Fear-Free Certification (or willing to become certified)
- Deep knowledge of canine body language behavior cues and shelter illness prevention
- A knack for training others and a strong sense of accountability
- Exceptional multitasking communication and crisis management skills
- The emotional resilience to show upespecially on the hard daysand lead with heart
Why Join the HSHC Family
- Youll save lives every day. Literally.
- Youll work in a beautiful modern purpose-built facility that reflects the love we have for animals
- Youll join a mission-first culture of whatever it takes teammates who have your back
- We invest in training growth and leadership development
- Pet perks: access to discounted care supplies and in-house expertise
- And most of allyoull go home knowing you made a difference
How to Apply:
Please apply at
Our Human Resources Manager Elizabeth Umbreit will review every candidate that applies to this position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
