Animal Care Attendant; Part-Time

Overview

Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) is seeking upbeat individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in animal welfare. Animal Care Attendants work both independently and as a team with a variety of animals and with the public. Ideal candidates show a genuine love of helping both humans and animals, have strong decision making skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced outdoor setting.

Six months’ experience working professionally with domestic animals is preferred, but RCHS would be willing to train the right candidate.

Part‑time

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays

• Clean animal enclosures, feed as directed, use safe animal handling practices, and provide care and enrichment to all shelter animals.
• Greet, interact, and provide exceptional customer service to the general public in a friendly, professional, and respectful manner.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and shelter volunteers.
• Follow directions and established standards of operation.

• Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide, or manage an animal up to 100+ lbs.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and/or stooping may occur.
• Frequent lifting and moving of inanimate objects weighing 50+ lbs.
• Pushing and pulling of carted items weighing 100+ lbs.
• Frequent use of hands and arms at or above shoulder level.
• High school graduate.
• Some animal handling and customer service experience preferred.
• Able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• No known allergies to animals or chemicals.
• Work a flexible schedule, including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required.
• Able to work 8‑hour shifts starting as early as 7:30 a.m. and ending as late as 5:00 p.m. or later on occasion.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

In addition to your resume, please submit a brief paragraph cover letter telling us why you feel you are the best candidate for this position. No phone calls or walk‑in applicants please.

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Rancho Coastal Humane Society does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran’s status, or age against persons who are forty years of age or over, or on the basis of any other legally impermissible reason.