JOB LISTINGS
Active Members of VFHS are welcome to submit job listings for posting at no cost. For more information or to submit a listing, please contact admin@vfhs.org.
CURRENT LISTINGS:
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA is seeking a Volunteer Manager to develop a dynamic, mission focused volunteer program at the RHSPCA, with an active volunteer body working within the shelter and the community to further the mission of the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA. Complete job description may be found HERE.
To apply, email resume and cover letter to Anngela Gibson at AGibson@rhspca.org
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Animal Welfare League of Arlington - Arlington, VA 22206
Application Deadline: N/A
If you are passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we'd love to hear from you!
Current available positions:
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Volunteer Coordinator (Full time) - The Volunteer Coordinator leads the volunteer program – including recruitment, onboarding, and training – and serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers and the staff they support. This position plays a crucial role in promoting and representing the League in the community and ensuring that community members who volunteer with the League feel valued and successful in their roles. Click here to read the full job description.
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Human Resources & Diversity Manager (Full time) - The Human Resources & Diversity Manager will work closely with the senior leadership team as the principal advisor on human resources issues and will drive the implementation of initiatives that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and enhance the ability to recruit, develop and retain a high-performing, diverse workforce. This position is also in charge of facilitating employee relations and handling employee situations with a focus on conflict resolution. In addition, this position will oversee the HR Specialist to ensure successful employee benefits, payroll processing and HRIS management in accordance with the League's policy and procedures. Click here to read the full job description.
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Youth Programs Coordinator (Full time) - The Youth Programs Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing youth programs to foster a safe space and teach humane education topics to the public. This role focuses on and includes: planning, scheduling, and leading youth education programs for the League both at the shelter and in the community. This role will also be responsible for collecting and analyzing data to determine the impact and growth of the programs. This position works closely with the Community Resources Team, youth program interns, and League volunteers to implement these educational programs. Click here to view the full job description.
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Adoptions & Matchmaking Counselor (Full time) - The Adoptions & Matchmaking Counselor assists with all aspects of the adoption program for the League focusing on counseling the public on pet ownership to inspire a more humane community. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast paced, busy environment and finds working with people as enjoyable as with animals. Click here to view the full job description.
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Deputy Animal Control Officer (Part time) - The Deputy Animal Control Officer enforces animal control ordinances and related laws, rules and regulations within Arlington County. This is a front facing position, which requires exceptional customer service skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the community. In addition, the Animal Control Officer conducts investigations and inspections, issues citations and warnings, and reports daily activities while also informing the public about relevant animal regulations and humane animal care. This is a part time position - expected to work up to 25 hours per week. Click here to view the full job description.
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Deputy Resource Animal Control Officer (Full time) - The Deputy Resource Animal Control Officer enforces animal control ordinances and related laws, rules, and regulations within Arlington County. This is a front facing position, which requires exceptional people skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the community. In addition, the Resource Officer provides support answering questions and calls that come in to the Animal Services desk, providing resources, supplies, community outreach, and aids in coordinated efforts for ongoing care and needs that arise for citizens and their pets including acting as a caseworker to best facilitate needs. This officer works collaboratively with the Community Resource team in extending AWLA’s reach in communities by further developing relationships. This officer aids in support of the community. The Resource Officer works to find restorative solutions to community conflicts that arise relating to animals and people. Click here to view the full job description.
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Animal Care Technician (Part time) - The Animal Care Technician plays an essential role within the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and works one-on-one with animals. The Animal Care Technician performs routine animal care, facility cleaning, customer service, updating and maintaining animal records, administering injections/medications, sterilizing equipment and performing euthanasia when necessary. This is a part time position – with a focus on weekend closing shifts. Click here to view the full job description.
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Manager of Animal Care & Facilities (Full time) - The Manager of Animal Care & Facilities is responsible for the supervision, training and scheduling of the animal care technician team. The Manager of Animal Care & Facilities is also responsible for overseeing the facility maintenance and billing. This role ensures that standard operating procedures and protocols for animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, disease control, and other animal care practices are maintained according to Virginia State Code Regulations. The Manager of Animal Care & Facilities works under the leadership of the Senior Director of Operations and within the policies and guidelines of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and the State of Virginia. Click here to view the full job description.
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Animal Services Representative (Full time) - The Animal Services Representative is responsible for the front-desk customer service experience at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. This is a full-time position with weekend, holiday and evening shifts. This position provides resources and information regarding owner surrenders, return to owners, wildlife issues, and general questions from the public. This position will also have the opportunity to cross train and work in Shelter Operations (Adoptions, Behavior, Animal Care) working hands on with the animals. Click here to view the full job description.
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Animal Care Technician (Full time) - The Animal Care Technician plays an essential role within the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and works one-on-one with animals. The Animal Care Technician performs routine animal care, facility cleaning, customer service, updating and maintaining animal records, administering injections/medications, sterilizing equipment, and performing euthanasia when necessary. This is a full-time position. Click here to view the full job description.
To learn more about the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and how to apply, please visit us at https://www.awla.org/about/careers/
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Please check these additional sources for job postings:
Humane Society of the United States
National Animal Control Association
Society of Animal Welfare Administrators