Animal Shelter Attendant Part-time; weekends

• JOB TITLE: Animal Shelter Attendant
• OPENING DATE: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
• CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026
• SALARY RANGE: $12.93 – $25.57 per hour at 25 hours per week
• JOB TYPE: Part-time, Classified
• DEPARTMENT: Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter
• LOCATION: Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter, Thibodaux
• HOURS: Saturday and Sunday only: 6:00AM – Noon

Job Summary: Works with general shelter operations for animal care and intake processes. Coordinate the creation and maintenance of all records required for shelter operation.

• Minimum Qualification: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Substitution 1: One-year related experience and/or training
• Substitution 2: Equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Must possess the ability to recognize signs of animal neglect, abuse and cruelty, and the ability to determine breeds, species and gender of animals.

A valid driver’s license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended for a position, an applicant will have thirty (30) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana driver’s license may disqualify an applicant from permanent employment in any position. Maintains acceptable driving record in addition to a valid Louisiana license.

* Proof of all certifications must be provided.

Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, and must meet the following submission procedures:
Application must be completely filled out and signed by applicant. Resumes received without applications and/or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Original application must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the “
Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department.”