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Animal Care Liaison
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Associated Humane Societies
Newark, NJ (In Person)
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Who We Are Founded in 1906, Associated Humane Societies (AHS) is the largest animal sheltering system in New Jersey, operating four shelters and Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. Our mission is to provide compassionate care, advocacy, and shelter for animals in need while working to create stronger, more humane communities. We are dedicated to improving animal outcomes through innovative programs, community partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to What We Do AHS provides comprehensive sheltering, adoption, veterinary, and rescue services for thousands of animals each year. Our team works tirelessly to reduce length of stay, expand placement opportunities, and ensure every animal receives the individualized care they deserve. By building strong partnerships and utilizing strategic population management, we strive to create the best possible outcomes for animals in our care. What You'll Do The Animal Care Liaison is an essential position at the Associated Humane Societies - Newark branch, combining animal care responsibilities with client interaction and interdepartmental collaboration. This role involves assisting with the general care, husbandry, and socialization of shelter animals while ensuring a clean and enriching environment. The Animal Care Liaison works closely with operational staff, the front desk, and other teams to facilitate the movement of animals, support adoption processes, and maintain quality assurance across various shelter operations. Additionally, this position includes assisting with animal transports and providing excellent interfacing with both other departments and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the general care, husbandry, and socialization of animals in the shelter as assigned by management.
- Walk dogs and provide enrichment activities to ensure proper exercise and mental stimulation.
- Clean animal enclosures following Associated Humane Societies (AHS) guidelines and protocols.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in animal rooms and corridors.
- Collaborate with medical, rounds, and intake teams to facilitate the movement of animals throughout the building.
- Assist the front desk with incoming calls, intakes, client interactions, and facilitate adoption meets.
- Ensure each animal has a kennel card and that their information is up-to-date.
- Participate in evening walkthroughs to maintain esteemed standards of animal care and well-being before closing the shelter for the day.
- Assist with animal transport to other shelter locations and related tasks, such as picking up donations from various locations.
- Perform other related duties and respond to miscellaneous shelter needs as assigned by management. What You Bring
- Passion for animal welfare and the ability to work effectively in a shelter environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with clients and team members.
- Ability to follow protocols and guidelines strictly.
- Physical capability to manage tasks such as walking dogs and cleaning enclosures.
- Previous experience in animal care or a related field.
- Embraces fear-free, as well as open-adoption philosophies.
- Embraces the human element of animal welfare as much as the animal component.
- Ability to work at an emotionally charged environment.
- Spanish speaking a plus, but not required Work Environment & Physical Requirements This role requires standing and walking for extended periods, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lifting 40-50 pounds routinely.