Temporary Animal Courier

Come work for Animal Humane Society as a “role” where caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion.  We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people
Pay: $ 20.00 per hour
Benefits: (Part Time Role) 
·         Paid Time Off (accrual based on # of hours worked each pay period) 
·         4 floating holidays (# of day is per year based on start date) 
·         401K - employer match is 100% up to the first 4% deferred 
Schedule: Three two-day trips per month. Average 30 hours per trip. Trips are Tu-Wed and Thu-Fri.
Job Purpose:   You are a focused and communicative team member who transports animals and items throughout the United States. You ensure consistent and quality service delivery.
What you will be doing:
Transport — Provide transport of animals and items. Prepare the route and vehicle for transport.
Repair and Maintenance — Complete vehicle maintenance checks.
Relationship Building — Maintain and enhance relationships with partner organizations.
Support — Ensure appropriate loading, unloading, and care of animals and items. Plan and complete work based on the schedule and priorities set by the team.
Communication — Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.
Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What we are looking for:
Experience — preferred.
Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and the expectation to work scheduled hours including up to 16 hour shifts with up to 13 straight hours of shared driving time and overnight shifts.
Computer Skills — Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.
Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.
Physical & Emotional Capabilities — Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal transport and animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia. This position spends a majority of their time on the road and requires a high level of mobility and dexterity. Must be able to regularly lift and carry 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. as a team lift. Must have the ability to lift over their head.
Transportation — Valid driver’s license required.
 
This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Benefits
About AHS
One of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, Animal Humane Society helps more than 23,000 animals every year. We’re transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities, advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.
Why Work Here
Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
Work-life balance
Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
401K with up to 4% match for part time and full time staff
Nine paid holidays for full time staff
Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status)
Paid parental leave for full time staff
Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.
At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.