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Chief Executive Officer (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Exempt, Salary
Larimer Humane Society, located in Northern Colorado, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO has overall strategic and operational responsibility for a $6M budget, 65 staff, a corps of volunteers, programs, contract fulfillment, financial position and mission implementation for organizational compliance with policies and local, State and national regulations.
We seek a highly experienced leader and manager with demonstrated vision and passion for the humane and ethical treatment of companion animals, and a commitment to Socially Conscious Sheltering. This person should have a successful track record of strong, innovative, collaborative, and inclusive leadership. Experience in a senior leadership role in a nonprofit organization, preferably a humane society or progressive animal control facility, and reporting directly to or working closely with a Board of Directors are expected. Significant financial management experience as well as demonstrated accomplishments in fundraising, including securing major and planned gifts from individual donors, foundations and corporations is required.
A Bachelor’s degree or 4 years or more of relevant experience is required; an advanced degree or applicable certification is a plus. Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience; previous nonprofit CEO/Executive Director, or Deputy Director, experience is desired. CAWA certification is a plus.
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Expected Hiring Range is $103,000 – $140,000. Benefits package including medical, life, dental and vision insurance options, 403B retirement plan with a 3% employer match, paid time off and more. Relocation assistance may be available.
Closes when filled.
Animal Behavior Coordinator (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non Exempt, Hourly
Reporting to our Animal Behavior Supervisor, our Behavior Coordinators serve as Shelter resources for basic animal behavior. Evaluation responsibilities include evaluating animals for outcomes including adoption, foster care, transfer, medical attention and more. Members of our Behavior team also develop and implement programs and practices to meet the enrichment needs of companion animals including dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles and more. There is a significant amount of animal interaction required in the job, as well as training and working with volunteers. Additional duties include communicating with clients through various channels and assisting with training and the creation of basic help guides. Requirements include a minimum of an Associate degree in biology, the animal sciences, animal husbandry, veterinary-technician studies or an associated field of study OR equivalent and applicable work experience in addition to a high school diploma. A minimum of over one year work experience in animal welfare OR six (6) months current experience with Larimer Humane Society in an animal handling position is required. Customer service experience as well as emotional intelligence, work ethics and work integrity required. Please see the full job description for additional information. The regular work schedule for the position is five days per week including one weekend day and is subject to change as needed. Overtime and attendance at events and trainings is required. Please include a cover letter with days and hours of work availability, start date availability and pay rate requirements.
Hiring range begins at $14.75 per hour and may be negotiable commensurate with applicable experience. Closes when filled.
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Animal Behavior Supervisor (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non Exempt, Hourly
Larimer Humane Society, located in Northern Colorado, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Behavior Supervisor. The Behavior Supervisor, under the direction of the Shelter Manager, is primarily responsible for the supervision of the Animal Behavior department. The team is responsible for ensuring animals are behaviorally assessed for adoption, foster care, transfer, behavior plans and more and for meeting the enrichment needs of animals in our care. Designs, documents and/or implements behavior-related programs, guides and trainings. The position supervises two (2) or more staff members plus department volunteers. This is a working supervisor position and includes performing the duties of direct reports routinely and in their absence. Serves as an internal animal behavior and training resource and as an external resource for clients and partners. The schedule for the position generally includes a weekend day, is subject to change in accordance with business need and requires overtime, attendance at evening events and more. Experience and additional requirements, including education and certifications, are included in the full job description. Please include start date availability, days and times of work availability and pay rate requirements in cover letter. Local applicants preferred as relocation assistance is not available.
Expected hiring range is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. Closes April 30, 2021 or when filled.
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Animal Care Supervisor (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Animal Care Supervisors at Larimer Humane Society are responsible for the daily care of animals in the Shelter (including cats, dogs, small mammals, exotic pets and barnyard animals). This is full-time working supervisor position reporting to our Shelter Supervisor and Shelter Manager. Incumbents train and supervise seven to ten Animal Care Technicians in animal care and feeding, animal facility cleaning, disease control and safety protocols and more. There is a significant amount of animal interaction and handling required. Must have supervisory skills and solid emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills. Participates in Shelter Team, Shelter Supervisor and Supervisor/Manager meetings and is actively engaged in setting schedules, reviewing workflow and suggesting and implementing improvements. Supervises assigned volunteers including community service volunteers. Education and experience requirements include a minimum of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience, one year of proven staff supervisory experience or six months of Larimer Humane Society lead experience. Regular work schedules are five days a week, including one weekend day, and shift hours are between 7:30AM and 7:30PM weekdays, and 7:30AM and 5:30PM weekends. Overtime and holiday work will be required as needed. Must be able to work a flexible and changing schedule. Please include start date availability, days and times of work availability and pay requirements in cover letter.
Expected hiring range is $15.00 to $15.45 per hour.
Closes when filled.
Animal Care Technician (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non Exempt, Hourly
Looking for a career in animal welfare? Consider joining Larimer Humane Society’s Animal Care Technician (ACT) team! Our ACTs are responsible for the daily care and feeding of Shelter animals as well as habitat cleaning. These positions involve a significant amount of animal interaction and physical labor with limited sedentary work. Animals in our care include dogs, cats, small mammals, exotic animals, barnyard animals and more. One year of work experience required plus previous experience working with animals desired. Must have solid emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills. Work shifts vary and include at least one weekend day as the positions generally provide animal care coverage from 7:30AM to 7:30PM Monday through Friday and from 7:30AM to 5:30PM on weekends. Overtime and some holiday hours will be required. Please include start date availability, days and times of work availability and pay requirements in cover letter.
Hiring rate is $13.11 per hour. Closes when filled.
Animal Protection and Control Officer
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
We’re seeking qualified candidates for the position of Animal Protection and Control (APC) Officer. Our officer positions are regular full-time jobs responsible for enforcing State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control functions (e.g. field enforcement, licensing, animals at large, animal bite investigations, etc.) and include animal handling and constraint. Incumbents also perform the duties of an Animal Control Dispatcher. Officers represent the organization in a professional, courteous and ethical manner at all times. The job requires learning a wide range of policies, procedures and processes quickly and includes a significant amount of physical field work, handling animals of all temperaments and more. Requirements include a minimum of one-year work experience. Proven clerical, typing and math skills required. Previous animal care, animal welfare and/or animal handling experience strongly desired. Must be able to read and interpret ordinances, prioritize duties and multi-task within a busy work environment. Proven emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills required. English and Spanish bilingual skills (reading/speaking) and experience are a plus. Ability to relate information to the public and staff in a concise, clear manner required as is the ability to work in direct contact with aggressive and injured animals. Previous enforcement and/or dispatch experience a plus. Solid computer skills required and knowledge of Chameleon (or shelter) software helpful. The work schedule is generally 4×10 or 5×8, subject to business need, and includes holiday and weekend shifts. Compensated on-call overnight shifts are required. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings. Living arrangements within 30 miles of the Shelter due to on-call duties. Please review the full job description for qualifications and requirements and include days and hours of work availability, as well as start date availability and salary requirements, in a cover letter.
Hiring rate begins at $14.85 per hour (entry, non-certified) and higher for Colorado certified candidates with applicable experience. Closes when filled.
Client Services Representative (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Larimer Humane Society is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Client Services Representative (CSR). Our CSRs represent the Organization in a professional and courteous manner and provide quality service at the Shelter’s front desk. The job requires great customer service skills, both in person and over the phone, as well as a professional demeanor. Must be able to quickly learn and accurately use specialized software as well as learn and apply a wide range of policies and procedure. Work includes processing animal adoptions, animal returns to owners and animal surrenders as well as physical animal handling, data entry and other duties. The job includes both sedentary work when processing client information and physical work when handling animals. Must have emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills. Requirements include one year of customer service experience. English and Spanish bilingual skills and experience, verbal and written, are a plus and include a wage premium. Work schedules vary and generally include at least one weekend day shift. Must be willing to work various schedules and be able to work overtime as needed. Please review the full job description for qualifications and requirements and include days and times of work availability, as well as start date availability and pay requirements in a cover letter. This posting is for a full time, 40 hour per week, position and is fully benefits eligible. Local applicants are preferred as relocation assistance is unavailable.
Rate is $13.11 per hour. Closes when filled.
Client Services Supervisor (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Client Services Supervisors at Larimer Humane Society are responsible for the operations of the Service Desks, during a particular shift, ensuring clients receive consistent high quality services. Our services include adoptions, returns, intakes, merchandise sales and more. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, working supervisor position with engagement in all services tasks and a co-supervisor structure. Must be able to quickly learn and accurately use specialized software as well as learn and apply a wide range of policies and procedure. The position also involves daily interaction with animals in our care. Incumbents participate in team and supervisory meetings and are engaged in reviewing workflow, creating schedules and suggesting and implementing improvements. Requirements include a minimum of two years of proven customer service experience, plus one year of proven supervisory experience or six months of Larimer Humane Society lead experience. Exceptional customer service skills required as is a professional and mature demeanor. Proven and sustained emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills are required as are effective and professional verbal and written communication skills. Must have strong organizational and leadership skills. The schedule for this position will include at least one weekend day. Must be willing and able to work varying schedules and overtime as needed. Please review the full job description for qualifications and requirements and include days and times of work availability, as well as start day availability and pay rate requirements in a cover letter. Local applicants are preferred as relocation assistance is unavailable.
Expected hiring range is $15.00 to $15.45 per hour. Closes when filled.
Dispatcher, Animal Protection and Control
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non Exempt, Hourly
Dispatchers for Larimer Humane Society respond to citizens’ telephone calls regarding animal rescue, public safety, the enforcement of animal ordinances and more. These full-time positions are also responsible for assigning and radio dispatching calls to Animal Protection and Control Officers, overseeing Officers’ locations and monitoring Officers’ safety while in the field. Dispatchers assists citizens with interpretation and understanding of animal ordinances, department procedures, responsible animal ownership and maintain accurate logs, reports and statistics of daily activities. Clerical duties are required to maintain accurate filing and storing of various department paperwork and data. Following training, Dispatchers also assist field officers as needed. The 40 hour schedule for the position is generally 5×8-hours or 4×10-hours and generally includes at least one weekend day. Overtime as needed is required as are holiday shifts. Schedules are subject to change in accordance with business needs. Bilingual English/Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) is a plus and includes additional compensation. Experience and additional requirements and information are included in the full job description. Please include start date availability, days and times of work availability and pay requirements in cover letter.
Expected hiring range is $14.00 to $14.45 per hour. Closes when filled or May 10, 2021.
Emergency Preparedness/Response Program Manager (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40hrs), Exempt, Salary
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Manager provides program management for Larimer Humane Society’s site-level people safety and emergency preparedness and response initiatives. The position also manages the Organization’s program and role as a partner in Larimer County Colorado’s Emergency Preparedness and Response program during disasters such as floods and wildfires. This involves program management for Larimer Humane Society’s DART/CART initiative: a collaborative framework for emergency preparedness, response, evacuation and recovery efforts with regard to the protection and care of domestic pets and service animals in the county. Requirements include a BA/BS degree or an equivalent combination of education and applicable work experience and a minimum of one year practical experience in emergency management and/or safety. Additional requirements include training and public speaking experience, compliant documentation preservation experience, and volunteer or staff supervisory experience and excellent customer service skills. Supervisory and emotional intelligence, work ethic and integrity skills required. Knowledge of Incident Command System preferred. Animal welfare experience is a plus as is bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking, reading and writing. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as required, and be available on short notice during emergency situations. Additional requirements including education and preferred FEMA course completion are included in the full job description. Please include availability and salary requirements in cover letter.
Expected hiring range is $47,000 to $53,000. Closes May 30, 2021 or when filled.
Licensing Assistant (Animal Shelter)
Part-Time (20 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Larimer Humane Society is seeking qualified applicants for the position of part-time Licensing Assistant. Our Licensing Assistants represent the Organization in a professional and courteous manner and provide quality customer service and accurate data handling and entry. The job requires great customer service skills, both in person and over the phone, as well as a professional demeanor. Must be able to quickly learn and accurately use specialized software as well as learn and communicate a wide range of policies and procedures. Work includes customer interaction, processing animal licenses and tags, significant and continuous data entry and computer work, fee handling and money reconciliation, mail preparation and processing, and more. The job includes a significant amount of fast paced, sedentary computer and telephone work. Must have emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills and must maintain a solid attendance and punctuality record. Requirements include one year of customer service experience and excellent computer skills. Proficient English and Spanish bilingual skills and experience (speaking, writing and reading) are a plus and include a wage premium. General hours of operation for the department are 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday and are subject to change due to business need. Limited evening and weekend hours may be required. Please review the full job description for qualifications and requirements and include days and times of work availability, as well as start date availability and pay requirements, in a cover letter. This posting is for a part-time, 20 hour per week, position with limited benefits including paid time off (PTO) and optional participation in our matching 403b plan.
Rate is $13.50 per hour. Closes April 30, 2021 or when filled
Maintenance Technician I (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
If you are seeking a new job in the field of building and grounds maintenance, check out our Maintenance Technician I opportunity! Our Maintenance Technician I assists the Facility and Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring proper maintenance of the Shelter’s building(s), grounds and equipment. Under the direction of the Supervisor, safely completes tasks and maintenance tickets related to landscaping, janitorial and facility operation. Performs designated maintenance and facility tasks and assists with vendor, contractor and volunteer worker oversite as directed. Schedule is 40 hours per week, generally Tuesday through Saturday and subject to change, with additional weekend and evening hours as required. Please include cover letter with salary requirements and days and times of work availability.
Hiring range is $14.75 to $15.25 per hour commensurate with applicable experience. Closes when filled.
Benefits and perks
Coverage for the planned and unexpected
Life events, from having a baby to having a skiing accident, can create setbacks. We help by providing short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees after a year of service.
Retirement
Hard work today deserves rewards for tomorrow. We encourage employees to invest in their futures by offering a 403B retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Paid Time-off
Everyone needs the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge. We support time away from work by providing team members with paid time off and paid holidays.
Professional Development
Career growth comes with learning curves. We help staff members reach their potential through coaching, training and professional development.
Pet Adoption
It’s no surprise that everyone here loves animals. We encourage team members to take the mission home by offering free pet adoptions.
