Job Fair - Associate - Animal Care

Paylocity; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

New Orleans Humane Law and Rescue is seeking a full-time Animal Care Associate to ensure the highest level of care for animals in our shelter. This hands-on role requires a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes.

The position involves daily animal care, socialization, and readiness to participate in emergency preparation and evacuation during storms. Candidates should be able to lift at least 50 pounds and work in a busy, high-noise environment.

Qualifications

• Pass a criminal background check and pre-employment substance screening.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to get along with a variety of people.
• Flexible, with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Remain pleasant and calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for all shelter animals, including cleaning, feeding, socializing.
• Assist in emergency evacuation and preparation during storms or hurricanes.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Calm under stress

Education

Background check clearance

Job description

Animal Care Associate

New Orleans Humane Law and Rescue is looking for a full-time Animal Care Associate to ensure that the highest level of care is provided to the animals in our shelter. This is a hands-on roll that requires a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes!

The role provides the daily care for all animals in our shelter and includes

• Cleaning, sanitizing, feeding and socializing with our animals.
• In addition to daily animal care tasks, the Animal Care Attendant is considered an essential team member and plays an integral role in the preparation and evacuation of our animals in the event of a Tropical Storm or Hurricane.

This may be the right job for you if;

You are great at:

• Demonstrating a strong work ethic with a willingness to stay until the job is completed
• Paying attention to detail and getting the job done right the first time
• Building relationships with both people and animals
• Motivating yourself and your peers

You are amazing at:

• Adjusting quickly to changing priorities and conditions
• Being Proactive. Identifying ways to ensure the health and well-being of our animals is always our first priority!
• Bringing new ideas and suggestions to the table to improve the work
• Working with animals of all shapes, sizes and temperaments

Just a couple of other important points:

You should not be allergic to animals or nut products and must be able to work around all animals; you may be potentially subject to animal and insect bites and scratches. Must be able to work with industrial strength cleaners and disinfectants as we have a very strict cleaning protocol. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds; push and pull heavy objects; bend, twist, reach; perform strenuous physical activities. Must be able to act as a first responder during emergency situations.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (or skills and knowledge):

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment substance screening
• Strong interpersonal skills. Must be personable, outgoing, patient, professional, and able to get along well with a variety of people.
• Flexibility, ability to manage multiple tasks.
• The ability to remain pleasant and calm even in stressful situations.

Physical Requirements:

• Should not be allergic to animals; must be able to work around all animals.

Working Environment:

• Must be able to work in-person at the New Orleans location. Potentially subject to animal bites and scratches. Works in an area with a high noise level.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Qualification and assistance for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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