Certified Animal Rescue Responder

American Humane Society (AHS) is seeking experienced Certified Animal Rescue Responders (CARR) to join the organization’s Rescue program.

This position must be based at or near one of AHS Rescue program’s operating bases in Florida   and reports directly to the Director, Rescue Operations.  American Humane is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace.

As we seek to fill this position, we highly encourage high-performing applicants from all backgrounds to apply  For nearly 150 years, American Humane Society has led the way in protecting animals and strengthening the bonds between animals and people.

We respond first when animals need rescue, shelter, or protection.

Through our groundbreaking programs – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” certification in Hollywood to our farm and conservation welfare standards – we set the highest level of care and compassion in animal protection.

Working at American Humane Society means being part of something bigger.

With offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, we provide a supportive, professional environment where your work makes a real difference in animals’ lives.

Position Summary :

• The Certified Animal Rescue Responder is a core member of the American Humane Society (AHS) Rescue team, responsible for planning and executing disaster response efforts for animals and providing mutual aid resources to law enforcement, national, tribal, state and local entities, with large-scale animal cruelty investigations.
• This critical role involves managing and deploying the fleet, equipment, and supplies to ensure readiness for rapid response, including overseeing logistical operations, leading special projects, acquiring necessary resources, and fostering partnerships through networking, training, presentations, and mutual aid responses.

Responsibilities :

Reinforce the mission and values of American Humane Society in all public-facing effort During response and non-response periods, provide regular reports, information, and data to leadership and internal stakeholders, including AHS’s Communication and Development teams.  In coordination with the full Rescue team, promote, plan, and deliver emergency response and sheltering training tailored for Reserves (volunteers and contractors), the general public, first responders, and other interested participants.  Ensure that AHS Rescue’s training programs and materials are up-to-date, effective, and approved by the Communications team in accordance with the organization’s mission and branding standards.   Actively recruit and promote AHS Rescue Reserve volunteer program participation.  Represent AHS at selected public events, embodying the organization's mission and values.  Serve as the Rescue team’s primary onsite representative at the American Humane Society Sanctuary in Palm City, FL, welcoming guests, donors, and community members with professionalism and warmth.  Engage donors and supporters during visits, ensuring a positive and mission-aligned experience.  Working in collaboration with Sanctuary staff, Development team members and other relevant staff, accept and process in-kind donations from the public and partners as needed, working with Development to ensure appropriate acknowledgments are provided and ensuring items are handled according to Sanctuary procedures.  Interact regularly with volunteers, providing guidance, support, and helping to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.  Maintain a consistent and visible presence in the surrounding community and throughout southern Florida to support daily operations, serve as a point of contact, and represent the organization to the public.  Coordinate with Sanctuary staff to ensure the facility is visitor-ready and operations are aligned with organizational standards of care and professionalism.  Essential experience, knowledge, skills and abilities :

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Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humane Society’s core values :

Following through on commitments and owning our actions, behavior, and decisions.  Respect for All  – Being professional, listening to others and honoring diversity in all its forms.  Loyalty to Mission  – Staying focused on our purpose and our mission – our nation’s most vulnerable depend on us.  Sustainability  - Contributing to being a great place to work and achieving our shared mission and goals to make a difference, now and in the future.  Honesty, Integrity, Trust  – Demonstrating transparency, as trusted stewards of donor resources, supporting our leadership and one another.  American Humane Society (AHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering a welcoming, supportive workplace where our work makes a real difference in animals' lives.  Job Details :