Employment and Internship Opportunities
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Employment Opportunities:
Shelter Supervisor
Are you interested in a career in animal welfare? Join the team at Paws4ever and find an engaging and fun work environment with great opportunities for growth and skill-building in the animal care field. Paws4ever is seeking a dependable and dedicated individual to perform animal shelter supervision and guidance.
Position Summary:
The Shelter Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the oversight of all animal care, guest and adoption services, rehoming/pet support and foster coordination related functions for Paws4ever. Primary duties include oversight and provision of direct animal care (on-site and through licensed veterinarians) and daily operations, animal intake, assistance with foster coordination and communication, assistance with rehoming/pet owner support and daily adoption center staff guidance. Additional primary duties include oversight of the adoption process on all platforms – email, phone and in-person. Oversight of all guest services, daily animal care operations, coverage for daily animal care responsibilities when needed, communication assistance with supporting veterinarians, oversee record keeping and animal intake.
The Shelter Supervisor serves as a representative of the organization to all Adoption Center guests, including but not limited to potential adopters and volunteers. They must answer questions and provide assistance as needed while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. They will treat the guests, staff and animals of Paws4ever with respect and maintain a high standard of care as established by the organization and required by law.
The Shelter Supervisor reports to the Adoption Center Manager and ultimately the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Some evenings, weekends and holidays are required.
Duties:
- Supervise shelter staff, providing guidance and support to staff and volunteers
- Oversee mental and physical health of all animals in care – in-house and in foster
- Correspond with guests and adopters via email, phone, and in-person
- Coordinate veterinary appointments
- Maintain accurate files and documentation related to resident services and shelter operations.
- Collaborate with community resources and agencies
Experience:
Candidates should possess relevant experience in the following areas-
- Animal behavioral and physical health knowledge
- Supervisory experience in a shelter or similar environment
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, compassion for individuals facing challenges, and a commitment to fostering a supportive community within the shelter.
Job Type: This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week and able to work 830-5, Tuesday through Saturday, off on Sunday and Monday. Excellent amount of paid time off, flexible breaks, retirement account.
Pay: $18.00/hour
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a kennel/shelter setting. Exposure to disinfectant solutions and zoonotic diseases. Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling or working around animals.
Candidate must be at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to comprehend verbal and written instructions. Must have reliable transportation and valid NC drivers license. Must be able to move/lift 50 lbs., bend frequently, and stand throughout the workday. Must be able to work with cats and dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@paws4ever.org.
Internship Opportunities:
Fundraising, Communications, and Marketing Internships
On-going
Paws4ever, a unique animal services agency in Mebane, seeks a creative, dedicated and detail-oriented student specifically interested in the nonprofit field for an internship. We currently have particular needs in the areas of volunteer management, fundraising, event planning, and communication, and marketing.
The details of a particular internship will be developed according to the current needs of the organization and the interests of the student.
Examples of potential projects include:
- Helping to organize a fundraising event
- Creating marketing plans
- Curating a digital resource library
- Storytelling through photos and videos
The candidate must be able to meet strict deadlines and work independently. The intern is expected to work at least 10 hours a week, and may work up to 40 hours a week if interested. Hours are flexible. It is preferable for the intern to work on-site at Paws4ever, although some work may be accomplished at home. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. This position is unpaid, but may be used for course credit (if applicable).
This position will serve as an excellent foundation for most careers in nonprofit management. The position will offer the student the opportunity to grow his/her interpersonal communications, public relations and organizational operations experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong organizational and communication skills. A background in development, graphic design, or event planning is a plus.
To apply for this position, please submit cover letter and resume to Whitney Zoghby at whitney@paws4ever.org
Animal Care Internships
On-going
Paws4ever, a unique animal services agency in Mebane, seeks hardworking interns with an interest in animal care at our Adoption Center. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about animal care in a shelter environment and support rescued cats and dogs!
Examples of potential Animal Care Intern tasks include:
- Making enrichment activities for dogs and cats
- Cat socialization
- Dog baths
- Fetch with dogs
- Dishes
- Laundry
- Animal food prep
- Sweeping/mopping
- Donation sorting
- Inventory organization
Animal Care Interns must be at least 16 years old.
If you are interested in an Animal Care Internship, please contact Adoption Center Manager, Sara Shellman at sara@paws4ever.org and include any required paperwork for school credit.