Northeast Animal Shelter - Animal Welfare Specialist (Salem, MA)
MSPCA-Angell•Salem, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a full time 40 hour a week position, with required weekend days. Applicants proficient in Spanish are encouraged to apply! We have an exciting opportunity at our Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, MA for an Animal Welfare Specialist. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA' smission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in a customer service/client care position.
- Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.
- Eagerness to work to support the human-animal bond.
- Proficiency in Spanish is strongly encouraged.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work or volunteer experience with animals is a plus!
- Applicants with a proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Working hands-on with several species of animals, feeding, cleaning and disinfecting animal living spaces, providing enrichment activities, exercising, medication administration, etc.
- Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal.
- Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment.
Benefits
- Health, dental and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time
- Employee discounts for pet health care
- Free on-site parking
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
