Classification: Part-time hourly (12-24 hrs/wk)
Reports to:  Dog Team Manager

Objectives of the Position

This staff member is responsible for ensuring dogs in the care of OAHS receive proper exercise and enrichment through walks, playtime, training and socialization.  Professional experience with large-breed, active dogs is preferred.  Must be comfortable with dogs of all sizes, breeds, activity levels and personalities.

Team members are expected to work at least three shifts during the week *We are currently most in need of people for afternoon shifts* including four weekend shifts a month.

Shifts are as follows:  Mon-Fri: 8 am – 12 pm & 3 pm – 6 pm; Saturday: 7 am – 11 am & 2 pm – 5 pm; Sunday: 8 am – 12 pm & 2 pm – 5 pm. 

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must embrace the core values of the Oshkosh Area Humane Society and its mission.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality as required.
• Safely able to handle and exercise dogs of all sizes and activity levels
• Demonstrated skill in the OAHS values of fear free sheltering/handling, integrity, professionalism, innovation, teamwork, positive approach and compassion.

Starting Pay:  This position starts at $12/hr with possible increase after a three-month review.  

Facility Cleaner
Classification: Part-time, mornings
Reports to: Cleaning Manager

Job Summary:  This staff member is responsible for providing a clean, healthy, and humane environment for all animal residents for as long as they reside at OAHS, and to ensure that all areas of the shelter are clean and presentable for OAHS hours of operation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that your assigned animal’s areas are cleaned and disinfected on a regular and timely basis as often as necessary to maintain health and cleanliness standards.
2. Advise appropriate supervisor/manager of any observation made regarding health and wellbeing of animals.
3. Ensure that all areas are cleaned, disinfected, and ready for operation.
4. Assist shelter staff and volunteers with various activities as requested by the Cleaning Manager or Executive Director.
5. Follow specific animal feeding, handling, etc., guidelines as instructed by Caregiving Staff, Admissions Manager, and/or Medical Coordinator.

Job Qualifications:

This is an hourly position, requiring the following:

1. Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
2. Have mature judgement and ability to interact with shelter staff and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner.
3. Have the ability to learn and implement training techniques as well as positive handling skills with the animals.
4. Understand the tasks involved can be physically demanding.

Relationship:
This position works closely with all shelter staff who are required to do their best to be a part in helping to create and maintain a work environment that encourages professionalism and teamwork.

Account of Measurability:
The person selected to fill this position will be evaluated by their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities described in this job