Employment Opportunities

PAWS has opportunities for animal lovers seeking to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.

Canine Department

Canine Adoption Coordinator

Paws is seeking an individual with a high level of comfort working with dogs of all sizes and temperament. In addition, the individual should be knowledgeable concerning traits and attributes specific to certain breeds, along with confident handling. This position requires, but is not limited to strong organizational and time management skills, excellent customer service skills and effective interpersonal relationship skills with employees and volunteers. You will work closely with the kennel manager and be expected to demonstrate the utmost professionalism and team mentality.This is a full time,salaried position which requires evening and weekend hours along with some holidays.

Paws is committed to finding an individual who is forward thinking, dynamic and innovative in exploring both traditional and unique avenues in placing our dogs in appropriate settings.If you identify with our mission and are eager to utilize unlimited energy in finding forever homes, particularly for our long tenured dogs, then Paws invites you to highlight your abilities and dedication. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Michele Rinaldi, Shelter Director. No phone calls, please.

Feline Department

Feline Care Program Manager/Adoption Coordinator

PAWS is seeking a dynamic individual to manage the feline program. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to intake of cats, responding to relinquishment of cats with intervention strategies and providing the public with resources for stray/feral cats. In addition, the manager communicates all medical and behavioral issues to the vet tech and shelter director.

The most crucial aspect of this position are adoptions and fostering of our cats. The right candidate must possess superior communication skills with the public, volunteers, staff and adoption counselors. As manager you will meet with adoption counselors on a regular basis to coordinate adoption activities and strategize issues and policy and procedures. You are responsible for conducting adoptions and overseeing all applications, interview prospective adopters, show animals and finalize placements. The position demands keen insight into managing the shelter population, always mindful of maintaining manageable numbers.

We hope to find someone who is progressive with oversight and innovative in finding homes particularly for our long tenured cats. This is a full time salaried position requiring evenings, weekends and some holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience. If you have a true understanding and skill base working with cats and advocating for them, as well as the determination to achieve solid adoptions, then Paws will provide you the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Michele Rinaldi, Shelter Director. No phone calls, please.

Position Title: Feline Shelter Associate

Days/Hours:
8 am to 11 am, three to five mornings per week
Fridays 6 to 8, Saturdays 5 to 7, and Sundays 5 to 7

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