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About the Role

The Part Time Temporary Animal Enrichment Worker provides vital mental and physical enrichment for dogs and cats. This position walks dogs that cannot be handled by regular volunteers and specializes in animal behavioral evaluations and training. This role safely handles animals of varying temperaments, provides crucial feedback to help expedite adoptions, and accurately maintains shelter records. This role ensures the safety of all animals and people while maintaining a clean, organized facility and grounds.

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of humane animal care duties to ensure animal safety and well-being.
Provides quality customer service by assisting the public with and delivering accurate information regarding Animal Services' policies, programs, and procedures.
Provides and ensures enrichment to animals through regular exercise, including interacting, walking, and training dogs at the shelter.
Assists behavior team with in/out of kennel enrichment activities and playgroup.
Assists animal care with shelter space.
Performs animal behavior assessments.
Safely and humanely handles animals of unknown health and temperament, with the ability to manage dogs of higher-level behavior.
Creates support programs for animals with behavior challenges.
Consults with supervisors/managers about shelter enrichment activities to improve adoptability and to treat and prevent behavior problems.
Assists in monitoring the medical/behavioral status of animals and performs related health care activities.
Contributes to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal.
Ensures the safety of animals and people in the shelter.
Accurately maintains all required records in the shelter’s database.
Provides information to the public.
Trains shelter staff and volunteers on animal behavior and safe handling of cats and dogs.
Maintains facility and grounds in a clean, neat, and organized manner.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) months of work experience.
Demonstrated dog handling & experience in a professional work setting such as a shelter, animal rescue, veterinary clinic, or a professional animal training environment.
Demonstrated experience with various dog breeds and temperaments, including 50+ lb. dogs with behavioral issues.
Demonstrated experience exercising sound judgment and the ability to make safe, quick decisions when handling animals with unknown or challenging temperaments.
Demonstrated experience with an animal inventory system like Chameleon, Shelter Buddy, Pet Sense, or equivalent program, to update behavioral or health issues.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Ability to quickly assess and address unexpected situations, especially when dealing with animals of unknown health or temperament, and to make sound decisions that ensure safety and well-being.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.

Skills

Disease management
Safety protocols
Animal services and related programs
Applicable processes, techniques, and principles
Safely handling animals of all sizes, including those with unknown temperament
Safely lifting and handling animals of varying sizes and weights
Maintaining stamina during long periods of standing, walking, or performing manual tasks
Animal behavior assessment
Animal training
Customer service
Record maintenance
Public information provision
Staff and volunteer training

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Part Time
Temporary
Onsite

Experience Level

6 months of work experience

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$22.05 per hour

Benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, vision
Paid leave
Highly competitive retirement plan
Training opportunities

About the Company

Austin Animal Services’ mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets.
At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities.
As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.
Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.