Animal Shelter Attendant (Short-Term, Summer)

Salary: $12.00 - $13.50 Hourly
Location : Butte, Silver-Bow County, MT
Job Type: Short-Term
Job Number: 2026-017
Department: Animal Services Department
Opening Date: 03/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A


General Statement of Duties / Distinguishing Features of the Class
This position is expected to run Memorial Day through Labor Day.

We are looking for a summer employee to perform basic duties related to the operations of the City-County Animal Shelter.
Must be at least 16 years of age.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Cleans and performs preventative maintenance of the shelter.
• Administers department and shelter policies.
• Meets and greets the public and answers questions regarding animal shelter operations and policies or refers questions to other appropriate personnel.
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complying with the Health & Safety Program; maintaining work areas in a safe and orderly manner; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions; reporting all accidents; wearing required personal protective equipment; and attending safety-related meetings, training sessions, fit testing, etc.
• Performs all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements.
• Acts responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational, and professional standards.
• Follows all rules and regulations of Butte-Silver Bow.
• Maintains a positive attitude when dealing with supervisors, other employees, and members of the public at all times.

Required Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Acceptable Experience and Training

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Montana.
• Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance. See below.

"2.08.010 Residence during employmentFrom and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow. (Ord. 85 § 1, 1979)"

Additional City-County information


Summer hire orientation and safety training is required.

The City-County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status.

The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks and duties of the employee may differ from those outlined above.
ADA Accommodation Notice

The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in the hiring process, please contact us.
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