Animal Care Provider

Kauai Animal Welfare Society

Job Description

The Kaua`i Animal Welfare Society (KAWS) offers a work trade position for a LIVE IN dog handler with STRONG (6+ months) EXPERIENCE working with rescue dogs to care for our dogs and cats in partnership with two other caregivers. THIS IS A WORK TRADE POSITION, and we can offer FREE RENT in exchange for animal care services. At this time we cannot offer paid compensation. This is a part-time position for ONE person that requires 3 days of work and allows for 4 days off per week. We would also consider a couple and modify the days on/off.

We are looking for someone who:
-has a strong passion for animal welfare and helping rescue animals
-finds joy everyday in working with animals
-is energetic, active, and leads a healthy lifestyle
-has strong communication skills and is highly reliable
-is personable, self-motivated, and can take the initiative to solve problems
-consistently clean, tidy, and detail oriented
-has a desire to be a part of a growing dog and cat sanctuary
-enjoys being outdoors working and caring for animals, rain or shine (we are on 10+ acres)
-can walk 3+ miles a day exercising and caring for animals
-has a tolerance for dogs barking
-can receive direction and suggestions willingly
-has the skills and willingness to successfully resolve conflicts
-is pleasant and respectful when interacting with co-workers, supervisor, and volunteers
-is consistently optimistic, positive, and good-natured

Daily responsibilities include:
-exercising dogs
-basic dog training
-feeding/watering dogs and cats
-cleaning dog play yards and cat litter boxes
-administering medicine
-rotating dogs in and out of play yards
-sweeping and mopping floors
-laundry
-check ins with supervisor

We do not permit on property:
-Use of illicit drugs
-Smoking or vaping
-Heavy drinking
-Personal visitors until after being with us for 6 months

This is a sanctuary for both animals and humans. We value peace, community, and health.

If interested, and TO BE CONSIDERED for the position, please respond via email with your resume and a short description of how you are qualified for the position. Please send resume and contact information for 3 work references and 2 housemate references.

Find us on:
Instagram: kauaianimalwelfaresociety
Facebook: Kauai Animal Welfare Society- KAWS
TikTok: kawsanimals
Website: kawsanimals.org

The house is clean and simply furnished. You would have your own room and share the kitchen, bathroom, and the use of the outdoor washing machine with 3 other people. You would have access to fruit and veggies from our garden and orchard.

This is a part time job