Northeast Animal Shelter - Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist (Salem, MA)

Northeast Animal Shelter - Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist (Salem, MA) We are looking for a temporary Full-time and Part-time Animal Welfare Specialist. The position will require working some weekend days. We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist at our Northeast Animal Shelter location in Salem, MA that has now joined the MSPCA‑Angell network. The vision of the MSPCA Animal Protection Division is to proactively address the underlying issues that put animals at risk. We value our connections to communities and organizations, and serve as a resource to protect the largest number of animals possible. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of this mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Ensuring animals receive the best quality care including feeding, cleaning, exercising, socializing, enrichment, training, behavior observations and health/welfare monitoring. Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal. Answering incoming phone calls, emails and in-person communications in regards to adoptions and surrenders. Qualifications We are looking for applicants with at least six months of previous work with animals. Previous animal shelter experience is a plus! Applicants should also demonstrate excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and an eagerness to support the human‑animal bond. Please detail your animal care and customer service experience in your cover letter. Applicants with a proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply. Education High School or better. Experience 1 year: Experience working with animals. Location NEAS - Salem 347 Highland Avenue Salem, MA 01970, USA Travel Required No. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr MSPCA-Angell