Animal Courier
Animal Humane Society, United States
Job Description
Job Purpose: You are a focused and communicative team member who transports animals and items throughout the United States. You ensure consistent and quality service delivery.
Schedule: One trip per week on a roughly two weeks on one week off schedule. Average 30 hours per trip. Trips are Tu-Wed and Thu-Fri. Occasional in-shelter work.
Pay: 20.00 per hour
What you will be doing:
Transport Provide transport of animals and items. Prepare the route and vehicle for transport.
Repair and Maintenance Complete vehicle maintenance checks.
Relationship Building Maintain and enhance relationships with partner organizations.
Support Ensure appropriate loading, unloading, and care of animals and items. Plan and complete work based on the schedule and priorities set by the team.
Communication Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.
Culture Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What we are looking for:
Physical amp; Emotional Capabilities Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal transport and animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia. This position spends a majority of their time on the road and requires a high level of mobility and dexterity. Must be able to regularly lift and carry 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. as a team lift. Must have the ability to lift over their head.
Experience Minimum of 1 year of commercial motor vehicle driving experience required. General vehicle mechanics experience preferred.
Transportation Valid driver’s license, ability to meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements and all other applicable qualifications for commercial motor vehicles under 26,001 lbs. required.
Communication Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.
Schedule Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and the expectation to work scheduled hours including up to 14 hour shifts with up to 11 straight hours of driving time and overnight shifts.
Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Adaptability Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.
Benefits
About AHS
Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota.
As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.
Why Work Here
- Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
- Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
- Work-life balance
- Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
- Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical,dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, andemployee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Mental Health and Counseling Support:
- All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year
- 401K with up to 4% match for part time and full time staff
- Nine paid holidays for full time staff
- Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
- Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status)
- Paid parent leave for full time staff
- One-time $350 stipend for remote and hybrid roles to cover costs of remote workspace beyond technology already provided by AHS