Cosgrove Animal Shelter Is Hiring For Part Time, Seasonal Staff

BRANFORD, CT — On any given day, the staff at Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter are making a difference in the lives of animals, from abandoned cats to dumped dogs and all manner of critters in between. And on many occasions, staff have made heroic rescues. But there's also the everyday job of caring for the animals who have found themselves at the shelter, including cleaning up after them. But it's a fair trade-off as it's a fun place to work.

And now is the chance to get in on the good work the shelter is doing; it's hiring.

The animal care attendant job is part time, 15 hours a week and the pay is $12 an hour. It mostly involves cleaning and disinfecting kennels and other kennel clean-up. But it also involves answering phones and/or greeting guests and other related duties as needed.

The main requirements are a "love of all animals and the ability to meet and deal with the public."

Learn more, and apply, here.

The animal camp counselor job is seasonal and begins in late June. Work 40 hours a week for 8 weeks at $13 an hour. This post requires skills working with both children and animals, excellent communication skills and a love of the outdoors. The animal camp counselor must be 16, and CPR/First Aid/ AED certified.

Learn more, and apply, here.

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