Are you up for challenging, physically demanding work that is vital to our life-saving mission?

The ASPCA's Animal Relocation team is responsible for transporting more than 35,000 dogs and cats each year. Using both land and air transportation, the ASPCA partners with "source" shelters in areas with high homeless pet populations and transports animals to "destination" shelters in communities where adoptable animals are in high demand.

This lifesaving work is only possible with the highest standards for animal care and the right tools and equipment in place. We are seeking temporary, part-time Animal Relocation Vehicle, Crate & Inventory Assistants, a contracted position hired through a third-party staffing agency, to inventory and prepare flight crates and supplies prior to transport, deconstruct and clean animal crates following a transport, and prepare the crates for shipment to be used in future transports.

This is tough, physically strenuous work. It's also crucial to the success of our program - properly sanitized crates, and a well-managed inventory of readily accessible supplies, contribute to the health of the animals on transport and ensure we can maximize the number of animals relocated and save more lives.

T his is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency

Candidates must have five or more years of driving experience, provide a valid driver's license upon hire and pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating a safe driving history.

Compensation: $25/hr

Boston Candidates: Must be available to work Wednesday and Thursday at least three weeks per month. Additional weekend work may be available. Candidate must live within the Boston metro area.

Dallas Candidates: Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays and some weekends. This role typically includes several hours of scheduled work each week, and then occasional work that arises throughout the week that may fluctuate in hours based on need. Candidate must live within 30 miles of DFW Airport.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

Crate Deconstruction, Sanitation, & Inventory Management (70%)

• Load airline crates onto vehicles for delivery and pick-up at shelters; repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds

• Deconstruct crates; carefully inspect crates, doors, and hardware for damage

• Thoroughly disinfect crates (on average 50-100 per day) in accordance with ASPCA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in order to keep animals safe and healthy; repeatedly bend, crouch, and kneel throughout multi-step process in a variety of weather conditions

• Load disassembled crates onto pallets; label and wrap in preparation for shipment (Boston)

• Receive crates on pallets; unpack and return crates to inventory (Dallas)

• Paint crates with identifying information

• Represent the ASPCA in a professional manner at all times when communicating with shelter staff and the general public, serving as an ambassador for our mission-driven work

Inventory (15%)

• Organize and inventory crates pre and post flight

• Organize and inventory flight and ground transport supplies

• Record inventory accurately and timely in Airtable database

• Communicate replacement supply needs to management

• Communicate challenges with inventory clearly and timely to management, in order to help save more lives

Vehicle Driving and Maintenance (15%)

• Drive an ASPCA vehicle or rented box truck to partner shelters to deliver crates and supplies before transports and to pick-up crates following animal relocation flights

• Complete routine maintenance checklist (e.g. check coolant and oil levels) for vehicles

• Complete all necessary forms for vehicle maintenance and repair, as well as any required logs (pre/post-transport reports, trip logs, etc.) to inform managers about needed maintenance and repairs

• Thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of the vehicle in accordance with ASPCA Standard Operating Procedures

• Drive vehicles to scheduled maintenance appointments and for exterior cleaning

• Provide accurate and responsible oversight of fleet card and corresponding receipts

• Use iPad and iPhone for capturing data and communicating with managers

• Understand OSHA regulations and requirements on the vehicle

Qualifications:

• Deep commitment to saving more shelter pets' lives through critical transport assistance work

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision

• Exceptional detail orientation

• Ability to precisely follow written protocols

• Experience with cleaning animal housing (preferred, not required)

• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel

• Basic computer skills required; familiarity with using an iPad and iPhone preferred

• Demonstrates care and concern for the well-being of animals

• Ability to take responsibility for project management

Language:

English (Required)

Education and Work Experience:

High School Diploma (Required)