Job Description

Join Animal Humane Society as a Courier/Animal Driver, where your daily work helps animals get the care, support, and second chances they deserve. In this essential role, you’ll provide safe, local transport of animals and critical items between our sites—keeping operations running smoothly and directly impacting the lives of animals.

Here's a snapshot of the job:

Pay: $17.50/hour

Benefits:

• 401k retirement plan with 4% company match
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays
• Animal and adoption related benefits for you and your pet

Schedule: Part-time, up to 24 hours/week

• 8 a.m. start time; shifts approximately 6 hours in length
• Saturday availability required

Location: Golden Valley, MN with daily travel to our other locations in St. Paul, Coon Rapids and Woodbury

Interview Process: 1 30 minute screen with Talent Acquisition Specialist followed by a department interview with hiring team. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check + motor vehicle report. Must have a valid driver's license.

Here's what you'd be doing:

The Courier I is responsible for providing local transport of animals and items between work sites.

Essential Functions

Local Transport:

• Provide local transport of animals and items.
• Prepare the route and vehicle for transport.
• Complete basic preventative maintenance checks.
• Ensure appropriate loading, unloading, and care of animals and items.
• Plan and complete work based on the ticketing system and priorities set by the team.

Communication and Culture:

• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, other employees, and volunteers.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to make AHS a welcoming environment for all.

Technology:

• Clock in and out of shifts using ADP.
• Monitor AHS email and other messaging software.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Schedule and Attendance:

• Required to be on time to scheduled shifts during operational hours which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct leader.

Work Environment:

• Environment will be predominately in the vehicle and on the road between sites or other locations.
• The vehicle will be at times loud, crowded, dirty, wet, and have strong odors.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions including but not limited to cold, heat, rain, and snow when outside and on the road.
• Exposure to zoonotic diseases and pests such as fleas and ticks.
• Possibility of being bitten or scratched.

Requirements

Experience:

• Vehicle operation experience is required.
• Animal handling experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Must be able to problem solve and work under general instruction while on the route.
• Proficient with technology, specifically a working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and handle animals and other items up to 75 lbs. unassisted. For animals and other items over 75 lbs., assistance from another team member is required.

Emotional Demands:

• Must be comfortable with the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia.

Transportation:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

About AHS

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help thousands of 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 and pet supplies
• 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; critical illness insurance; hospital indemnity insurance; employee- paid supplemental life; employee-paid accidental death & dismemberment; and long term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability.
• Support for student loans: we are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Mental Health and Counseling Support: all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year
• 401(K) 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 FTE status)
• Paid parent leave for full-time staff

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.