Shelter Attendant

Ellen M. Gifford Cat Shelter; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

A leading animal shelter in Boston seeks a part-time caretaker for homeless cats. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, medicating, and interviewing potential adopters. The ideal candidate has a passion for cats, can lift up to 40 lbs, and is available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay is $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for cats!
• Ability to care for healthy and sick cats.
• Ability to use strong chemicals for disinfecting.

Responsibilities

• Perform cat care duties including feeding and cleaning.
• Monitor and medicate cats as directed.
• Interface with visitors and screen adoption applicants.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Strong cleaning skills

Job description

Are you a cat lover who’s interested in a part‑time position caring for homeless cats?

Gifford Cat Shelter – the first free‑roam, no‑kill shelter in the country – seeks staff who thrive on giving animals within their care the best possible care shelter resources permit, who will show compassion and understanding to every animal and person who comes their way, and who will perform tasks in an effective and efficient manner.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform cat care duties such as preparing food, feeding and providing water, cleaning and disinfecting cat areas, washing litter boxes, tools, and dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, and washing debris from walls, beds, and any other areas.
• Monitor healthy, sick, quarantined, and injured cats for unusual physical and behavioral conditions. Communicate concerns to the shelter manager and act upon feedback.
• Medicate or assist in the medication of cats, as directed by the shelter’s veterinarian or shelter manager.
• Interface politely with people visiting the shelter.
• Responsible for screening adoption applicants, matching cats to potential owners, and introducing cats to the public, while providing information regarding pet‑owner responsibilities, spaying, neutering, vaccinations, and adoptions, and collecting donations and adoption fees.
• Receive cats to be admitted for shelter care and properly identify and release animals to their owners, as directed by the shelter manager.
• Complete various records and forms such as medical sheets, logs of controlled medication dispensed, task lists.
• Restock supplies through the building, noting low inventory to management.
• Work alongside and guide volunteer activities, providing tips and knowledge, as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a passion for cats!
• Ability to care for healthy and sick cats.
• Must be able to lift, move, or carry cats or objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to use strong chemicals for disinfecting items and spaces throughout the shelter.
• Seeking part‑time attendants to work 8 am‑1 pm, two to five days per week.
• Salary: $20 per hour.
• Gifford Cat Shelter is staffed 365 days a year; ability to work some mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred.

Mission

The mission of Gifford Cat Shelter is to provide a haven for stray, abused, and unwanted cats until they are matched with their permanent loving homes. At Gifford, cats are free to roam and play. They nap in sunny windows, get plenty of exercise, and enjoy tons of love and attention while they wait for their forever homes. A no‑kill shelter, Gifford believes that all cats should have a chance to live their lives free of pain and fear. No matter their story, every Gifford cat has a future to look forward to. And until they find their new homes, they’ll spend their days in bright, open environments, getting all the love they need!

The Renaissance Network (TRN) is an equal‑opportunity employer. TRN complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.