Animal Care Assistant Supervisor

Want to lead a team that helps animals get their second chance at a "forever home"? The Humane Society of Missouri created this new supervisory role to support animal care operations at our St. Louis City Adoption Center. You'll help ensure excellent animal care, a supportive team culture, and positive experiences for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Why you'll love this role

• Lead a team that directly impacts animals' daily well-being
• Be part of a 5-person leadership team to support you and collaborate with you
• Hands-on, fast-paced work with real purpose

What you'll do

• Lead and assist animal care staff of approximately 20, providing daily cleaning, feeding and observation of animals
• Provide training and guidance to ensure effective and compassionate care
• Coordinate animal care daily task assignment and maintain efficient workflow
• Address and resolve complaints related to animal care operation
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and grounds when it affects animal care operations
• Prepare reports and share insights with leadership to enhance operations
• Collaborate with staff in meetings to improve processes and share innovative ideas

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year lead/supervisory experience (shelter/animal environment preferred)
• 1+ year professional animal handling experience
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Available to work at least one weekend day as part of your regular schedule and some holidays

Competitive wages + great benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability (100% employer paid)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)

After 90 days, enjoy employee discounts:

• 40% off veterinary services
• 15% off prescription diets
• $50 off adoptions at HSMO
• 10% off gift shop