Juneau Animal Rescue currently seeking applicants for the following positions:
Full-Time Kennel Technician
JAR Kennel Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people and providing humane handling and care for all shelter animals. Applicants should enjoy spending time with animals of all shapes and sizes and being outdoors year round in all types of weather. Job duties include handling, training, care, feeding and cleaning of kennel areas. Applicants must be physically active, reliable, compassionate, and willing to learn and follow JAR protocols for cleaning, sanitation, animal handling, and maintaining confidentiality. Experience with animals a plus but not required.
Detailed job description available by clicking on button below. Please submit your resume to the email address listed in the job description.
Detailed job description available by clicking on button below. Please submit your resume to the email address listed in the job description.
Animal Control Officer
Juneau Animal Rescue is currently seeking a full-time Animal Control and Protection Officer. This position provides assistance and advocacy to animals in need, and enforces local laws and ordinances concerning the care, health, licensing, disposal, and impounding of animals.
Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
**To Apply** Interested applicants should send the following to JAR Animal Control Director, Officer Karen Wood at the email address listed on the detailed job description at juneauanimalrescue.org/jobs or by mail to 7705 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801.
1. Cover letter outlining your qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
2. Three professional references; and
3. A separate writing sample of your choice.
The cover letter, resume, and writing sample will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase. Only qualified applicants will be contacted
Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts investigations and inspections regarding animal cruelty.
- Issues warnings and citations and testifies in court regarding minor offenses and cruelty charges.
- Educates the public about relevant animal regulations and humane animal care.
- Routinely patrols designated areas enforcing local animal laws and ordinances.
- Rescues stray, injured and nuisance domestic animals in the most safe and humane manner possible.
- Administers emergency first aid to injured animals.
- Arbitrates disputes between members of the public.
- Coordinates efforts with other community professionals such as police officers, court officials, veterinarians, and other shelter advocates.
- Prepares written investigative reports that may be introduced as legal court documents.
**To Apply** Interested applicants should send the following to JAR Animal Control Director, Officer Karen Wood at the email address listed on the detailed job description at juneauanimalrescue.org/jobs or by mail to 7705 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801.
1. Cover letter outlining your qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
2. Three professional references; and
3. A separate writing sample of your choice.
The cover letter, resume, and writing sample will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase. Only qualified applicants will be contacted