Field Programs Assistant II – Community Outreach

Tree-House-Humane-Society; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree House Humane Society in Chicago, IL, seeks a Community Programs Assistant (II) to support field-based programs, including TNR, CAW, and pet transport services. The role involves traveling across Chicago, assisting with vaccine events, and engaging with community members to provide resources and humane cat management services.

The position is hands-on and outdoors, requiring lifting and handling supplies, driving Tree House vehicles, and working flexible hours including weekends and evenings

Qualifications

• Spanish-speaking required.
• High School degree or equivalent.
• Coursework or experience in animal welfare, community outreach, social services, veterinary support, or related fields preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in customer service, community-based work, animal care, field operations, nonprofit work, or related environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with community members, caregivers, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and handling physically demanding tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to maintain records and supplies.
• Comfortable learning and following humane community cat management practices, including TNR protocols.
• Ability to adapt to changing daily tasks and field conditions.
• Ability to work weekends and evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Responds to CAW and TNR inquiries via phone and email.
• Conducts site visits to identify potential feral cat territories.
• Supports cat relocation and transfer efforts with partner organizations.
• Assists with TNR operations: trapping, transporting for medical services, returning cats.
• Builds positive relationships with community members for humane cat management.
• Provides resources to community members caring for free-roaming cats.
• Cleans and disinfects traps, transport equipment, and field supplies.
• Maintains organized areas and vehicles; documents operations.

Skills

Spanish-speaking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Weekend/evening availability

Education

High School diploma

Animal welfare/outreach coursework

Job description

Tree House Humane Society in Chicago, IL, seeks a Community Programs Assistant (II) to support field-based programs, including TNR, CAW, and pet transport services. The role involves traveling across Chicago, assisting with vaccine events, and engaging with community members to provide resources and humane cat management services.

The position is hands-on and outdoors, requiring lifting and handling supplies, driving Tree House vehicles, and working flexible hours including weekends and evenings