Northeast Animal Shelter - Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist (Salem, MA)
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist at our Northeast Animal Shelter location in Salem, MA. The vision of the MSPCA Animal Protection Division is to proactively address the underlying issues that put animals at risk. We value our connections to communities and organizations, and serve as a resource to protect the largest number of animals possible. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of this mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community.
Requirements
- At least six months of previous work with animals.
- Excellent judgment.
- Interpersonal skills.
- An eagerness to support the human-animal bond.
Nice To Haves
- Previous animal shelter experience is a plus!
- Proficiency in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Ensuring animals receive the best quality care including feeding, cleaning, exercising, socializing, enrichment, training, behavior observations and health/welfare monitoring.
- 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.
- Answering incoming phone calls, emails and in person communications in regards to adoptions and surrenders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
