Animal Care Lead

Maricopa County • Mesa, AZ

16h • Onsite

About 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 Animal Care Lead to provide daily care and support for our shelter animals. You will provide leadership and guidance to our team of Animal Care 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 work on campus, both indoors and outdoors, and be customer-facing for all hours worked. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our shelter and your community! Apply today!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum 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.
• Animal Care Associates are assigned on any shift, with any combination of days off, determined by the needs of the Department.
• Must be willing and able to participate on the euthanasia team as needed

Nice To Haves

• One year of in-person customer service work experience
• Experience with humane euthanasia and/or Humane Euthanasia Certification
• Experience working in an animal shelter
• Experience within a leadership role
• Canine handling experience with all types of breeds and behaviors
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Perform animal care and related duties, including cleaning, feeding, exercising, moving animals, and monitoring the behavior and health of those in our care.
• Ensure all shelter animals are properly housed and cared for within the guidelines of the Five Domains of Animal Welfare, and that positive reinforcement and Fear Free methods are utilized.
• Provides daily direction, guidance, and coaching for Animal Care Associates, assigns and prioritizes work, and ensures daily tasks are completed efficiently and accurately
• Trains and mentors staff on Department standards, procedures, animal handling, and safety practices; identifies additional training needs and communicates them to supervision
• Conducts daily shelter welfare rounds, creates and maintains necessary animal records, performs data entry, and records and addresses concerns following standard protocols
• Maintains or monitors necessary supplies, equipment, records, and assigned inventories, and communicates operational needs to supervision
• Provides quality customer service and cultivates positive relations with clients, volunteers, and staff while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events.
• Other job duties as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with in-shelter adoption meet and greets, animal enrichment, and animal intake as needed
• Involved in and may perform humane euthanasia of animals as needed, in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and established protocols

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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 the Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED