Seasonal Animal Care Technician - Racine Campus

Job DetailsJob Location: Racine Campus - Mount Pleasant, WI 53177Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $13.75 HourlyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesHow you’ll impact our mission: The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring part-time Animal Care Technicians (ACT) to provide support to animals and offer valuable services to the community. ACTs report to the Adoption Counseling/Animal Care supervisory team and work onsite at the Racine Campus. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today! Key accountabilities: Provide animals with food, water, enrichment, and other essential daily needs Maintain clean animal housing following our high standard cleaning guidelines Maintain detailed and accurate records in our animal management software Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, callers, and coworkers Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work Availability to work evenings, a consistent weekend shift each week, and holidays Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Prior animal care experience is a plus Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply Hiring range: $13.75/hour Benefits for all staff include: 403(b) retirement plan Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with six free counseling sessions per year Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail and events Support for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! You’ll be happy you did! About us: The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. Application instructions: Click on “Apply Now” to begin your online employment application. We will reach out to you via the e-mail you provided or by phone once we have an update on your application. Qualifications