Community Service - FWS - Animal Care and Adoption Assistant - GCAS

Posting Details

Position Information


Job Title
Community Service - FWS - Animal Care and Adoption Assistant - GCAS


Full Time/Part Time

Job Description


Assists with animal adoptions by introducing potential adopters to available animals, screening adopter applications, and handling animals during visits. Also provides animal care, feeding and walking as needed. Provides cage cleaning and facility cleaning as required

Duties/Functions

• Provides animal care, walking, feeding and behavioral and medical observations.
• Applies behavioral training and correction as needed
• Observes and manages pet adoptions to ensure successful placement
• Misc cleaning duties as assigned

Difficult Challenges


Must be able to manage medium sized dogs up to 50 lbs

Contacts


TBD

Education Required

Education Preferred


Minimum GPA of 2.0

Experience Required

Experience Preferred

KSA Required

KSA Preferred


Basic knowledge of animal care and behavior

Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Must complete dog walking and behavioral training
• Must be able to handle dogs weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must sign GCAS liability waiver form
• Must be able to work up to 20 hours per week. Shifts vary from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and must be able to work one weekend shift each period.
• Pay rate: $15.00

Physical Demands

• Must be able to apply behavioral management techniques to animals while on leash
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Posting Type
Workstudy

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
2024-105-TEMP-P


Open Date
07/29/2025


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


To be considered for this position, students must have completed the federal aid application and show financial need.