Advertising, Animal Adoptions, Animal Care, Animal Shelter, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Record Keeping, Treatment Evaluation
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Student Requisition Number 2027038STP Job Title Marion County Humane Society - Animal Care Associate Number of Positions Available 5 Funded by Federal Workstudy only Yes Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Must have transportation to the off-campus site *
The Humane Society is located at 2731 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
Animal Care:
- Provide adequate food and water, bathing, and basic grooming to shelter animals
- Assist with animal intake, evaluation, and treatment
- Create and maintain necessary animal records, report logs, and perform data entry
- Follow all established protocols and safety guidelines within the organization
People Care:
- Provide quality customer service to clients, volunteers, and staff while actively promoting the MCHS mission, services, programs, and events
- Assist clients with animal adoption process; facilitate client/animal interactions to insure a safe and pleasant experience
- Other duties as assigned
Work is performed in a kennel/shelter setting and outdoors.
Operation hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm daily
Minimum Qualifications
- Compassion for animals, comfortable working in the shelter environment, and willing to accommodate animals in the workplace
- Ability to stay standing or active during entire shift
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and other strenuous activities
- Ability to lift up to 50 lb. with reasonable accommodations and carry objects and animals of moderate weight
- Basic computer skills
Notes to Applicant Student Appointment Length Academic Year Base Hourly Rate 12.00-15.00 Quicklink for Posting https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/11172
Department/Supervision
Department Enrollment Management Employment Location Off-Campus Community Service Position will report to (title) Student Program Advisor
Recruitment/Advertising
Anticipated Hire Date 08/17/2026 Job Posting Date 07/02/2026 Job Close Date
Supplemental Questions
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