Health and well-being
Caring for team members is core to our success. We offer cost-effective medical, life, dental and vision insurance options, a paid Employee Assistance Program and more to eligible employees.
Career opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining our team of more than 50 animal lovers working to further the safe, compassionate and responsible relationship between animals and people.
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Animal Behavior Coordinator
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reporting to our Animal Behavior Supervisor, our Behavior Coordinators serve as resources for basic animal behavior for the Shelter. 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 supervision of volunteers. Additional duties include communicating with clients in person, by phone and through email and assisting in the creation of basic help guides for clients and animal foster volunteers. 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 8 months of current experience with Larimer Humane Society. Customer service and animal handling, too.
Previous animal behavior evaluation and /or enrichment experience desired, Chameleon software experience a plus and previous veterinary assistant or technician experience is helpful as is euthanasia experience. Emotional intelligence, work ethics and work integrity required. The regular work schedule is five days a week including one weekend day. Overtime and attendance at some events will be required. Must be 21 years of age due to insurance requirements. Regular full-time (40 hours), non-exempt, hourly position.
Hiring range begins at $14.00 per hour and may be negotiable commensurate with applicable experience.
Closes when filled. Please include a cover letter with salary requirements, days and hours of work availability and start date availability.
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 $12.85 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. Services include animal adoptions, returns, intakes, merchandise sales and more. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, working supervisor position with engagement in all services tasks. 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 involves daily interaction with animals in our care in addition to providing services to clients. Incumbents participate in the Shelter Team and Supervisor/Manager 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 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.
Hiring range is $14.75 to $15.00 per hour. Closes 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 $14.00 to $15.00 per hour commensurate with applicable experience. Closes when filled.
Volunteer and Humane Education Program Manager (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Exempt, Salary
Reporting to the Director of Development and Community Relations our Volunteer and Humane Education Program Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and managing all aspects of volunteer programs and services for Larimer Humane Society. Develops and links volunteer program strategies directly to Organizational needs to expand the effectiveness and reach of volunteer services in support of agency mission and goals. Ensures the needs of volunteers and the needs of the Organization are integrated and managed. Maintains the volunteer funnel and skillfully utilizes the volunteer resource in the most effective manner while planning ahead to meet emerging Organization issues and needs. Models customer service, ethics and professionalism. The position is additionally responsible for planning and overseeing the design and implementation of Larimer Humane Society’s youth Humane Education program and ensuring it adequately represents the policies and ideology of the Organization. Please include cover letter with salary requirements and availability.
Hiring range starts in the mid 40k’s. Closes when filled or Aug. 31, 2020.
Animal Care Technician (Animal Shelter)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
Are you seeking a career in animal welfare? Consider joining Larimer Humane Society’s Animal Care Technician (ACT) team! Our ACTs are responsible for the daily care of Shelter animals as well as habitat cleaning. Animal care 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. 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 Saturday and Sunday. Some holiday work will be required. Proven emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills required. Regular full-time (40 hours), non-exempt, hourly position. Please include a cover letter with salary requirements, days and times of work availability and start date availability.
Rate is $12.85 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 animal care, animal welfare and/or animal handling in a professional capacity. Proven clerical, typing and math skills required. 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 $14.65 per hour (entry, non-certified) and higher for Colorado certified candidates with applicable experience. Closes when filled or August 15, 2020.
Animal Care Technician Lead (INTERNAL POSTING)
Regular Full-Time (40 hrs), Non-Exempt, Hourly
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: The Animal Care Technician (ACT) Lead is responsible for performing the duties of an ACT and assisting supervisors in providing support and training for team members and volunteers. The position requires a working knowledge of a wide range of policies, protocols and procedures and serves as a role model for safe working practices, attendance and punctuality and adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct. As with all ACT positions, Lead position duties involve a significant amount of physical labor. Animal Care Leads are generally full-time in support of animal care hours (Monday – Friday 7AM – 7:30PM and Saturday – Sunday 7AM – 5:30PM). Work shifts vary and include at least one weekend shift. This is an internal promotion opportunity and applicants must be meeting the performance, behavior and safety expectations set forth by Larimer Humane Society. Requirements include a minimum of 6 months Larimer Humane Society Animal Care Technician experience. Must be animal handling, vaccination and euthanasia certified through Larimer Humane Society and have a minimum of 3 months post-certification euthanasia experience. Please include days and hours of availability in a cover letter in addition to resume.
Rate is $13.65 per hour. Closes when filled or August 15, 2020.
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.
