Team Leader, Pet Admissions Animal Shelter

Full-time

Description

Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot For over 115 years Humane Colorado has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region we care for more than 20000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. If you work well with people too join our team and help us provide that voice.

Purpose of Position : Directly lead and provide oversight for the work of the pet admissions team ensuring compassionate and exceptional service experiences for our patrons and the pets coming into our care.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day work of the Pet Admissions team providing oversight guidance and coaching
• Identify troubleshoot and elevate challenges to management
• Utilize established SOPs to guide consistent and appropriate operating procedures and suggest changes when needed
• Monitor data entry and documentation to ensure accurate records
• Provide onboarding support and training to staff and volunteers new to the team
• Provide input to managers regarding staff performance and process improvement
• Provide daily animal relinquishment and stray intake services
• Interview patrons to gather information to create animal records in Chameleon
• Manage emotionally difficult situations with strong communication skills
• Prepare and reconcile statements of daily financial transactions
• Provide end-of-life care for animals at their owners request
• Safely handle restrain and move animals and administer vaccinations and preventative medications
• Ensure work materials and consumables are functional and well stocked
• Maintain the Leagues high standard of neat and clean facilities in assigned areas
• Perform opening and / or closing duties as needed by the organization
• Collaborate with other organization staff to address logistical issues
• Perform euthanasia and related tasks as needed

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face telephone and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear understandable cooperative professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment directly address conflict and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge skills abilities attitudes and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources

Organizational Key Competencies

Position Key Competencies

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

Schedule : 5 8 hour days. Weekend availability required

Compensation : $22.50-$23.65 (starting pay commensurate with market experience and equity)

Full Time Benefits Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes weights and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals fumes dust animal dander and bodily fluids. Physical efforts require constant bending stooping standing climbing stairs and walking. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on November 20 2025.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Required

Desired

Salary Description

$22.50-$23.65

Key Skills

Hyperion,Acquisition,Asset,ABAP,Basic,Activex

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 22 - 23