Marion County Humane Society - Animal Care Associate

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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