Proud recipient of Hawaii Business Magazine’s “Hawaii’s Best Places to Work,” the nonprofit Hawaiian Humane Society has these positions available. The organization has a staff of 85 professionals and experts in their field and more than 600 regular volunteers. All positions require a passion for animals and people, compassionate public service, excellent communications and computer skills, high-performance efficiency, a clean driving record and no limitations in working with animals. No phone calls and must be available for in-person interview. Requires flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Admissions Representative – Full Time
Seeking compassionate representative who thrives in fast-paced work environment to admit animals, loan humane traps, as well as provide education and information to the public. Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with proven communication, collaboration and customer service. Ability to maintain professionalism, composure and compassion in emotionally-charged situations and able to resolve conflicts effectively. Must be able to perform physically rigorous work, stand for long periods, and able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must have excellent customer service skills including verbal and written communications and competently perform cash, computer, licensing, and paper transactions. Email resumes to jadarna@hawaiianhumane.org.
Adoptions Representative – Full Time
Currently seeking full-time adoption representatives to facilitate successful matches of people and pets. Position serves as adoptions adviser, including off-site adoptions support, retail sales and customer care. Exemplary customer service skills are a must and requires professionalism, composure and compassion in emotionally charged situations as well as the ability to resolve conflicts effectively. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time. Driver’s license and clean driving record required. Flexible schedule needed to include weekends and holidays. Email resumes to vpalumbo@hawaiianhumane.org
Dispatcher – Part Time
Currently seeking a dispatcher for the Society’s Field Services team. Responsible for handling quality dispatching of Humane Investigators to respond to a high volume and variety of calls for service from rescues and emergencies to animal pickups and complaints. Must be able to maintain professionalism, composure and compassion in emotionally charged situations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency and ability to prioritize response calls. Part-time position with flexibility needed to work night and weekend shifts as needed. Send resumes to hhan@hawaiianhumane.org.
Enrichment Coordinator – Full Time
Seeking a full-time Enrichment Coordinator responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the enrichment and behavioral programs and services that improve the quality of life for shelter animals and increase the successful rehoming of pets in our care. The enrichment coordinator works with staff and volunteers and educates the public as it relates to these programs. The right candidate will have strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills as well as a background in animal behavior. Certifications in animal behavior or training and/or experience with volunteers or an animal shelter environment is preferred. Email resume to dkim@hawaiianhumane.org
Event Assistant – Part-Time, Temporary
Seeking part-time, temporary event assistant to provide support for the Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Looking for a team recruiter to engage companies and individual teams in the annual October charity walk. Must have strong inter-personal, relationship building, phone and presentation skills and be a self-starter who is passionate about animal welfare. Must have strong office skills to assist in event logistics and be proficient on MS Office programs especially Excel, Word and Power Point. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and able to perform physically rigorous work for event set up. Email resume to stam@hawaiianhumane.org.
Night Admissions Representatives – Part-Time
Currently seeking compassionate part-time night admissions representatives who thrive in a fast-paced work environment to admit animals, assist with lost and found animals, as well as provide education and information to the public. This position is an overnight shift from 9:30 pm to 6 am and requires working alone with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a team. Ability to maintain professionalism, composure and compassion in emotionally charged situations and able to resolve conflicts effectively. The night admissions representatives also provide emergency rescue and transportation of sick and injured domestic and wild animals and may administer medication to animals as directed by veterinary staff. Must be able to perform physically rigorous work, stand for long periods, and able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must have excellent customer service skills including verbal and written communications and competently perform cash, computer, licensing, and paperwork transactions. Veterinary technician experience preferred, but not required. Driver’s license and clean driving record are required. Email resumes to jadarna@hawaiianhumane.org.
Special Events Manager – Full Time
Seeking strategic, self-directed professional to manage the Society’s fundraising events, recruit corporate partnerships and expand community-driven fundraising initiatives. Must be highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills and be detail and goal oriented. Duties also include training and working with volunteers for events.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience in event planning and production. Clean driving abstract and personal vehicle also needed. Send resumes to kmoriarty@hawaiianhumane.org.
Veterinary Technician – Full Time
Currently seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians. Under the direction of a veterinarian, candidates would assist in providing medical and surgical care for animals at the Society. Also administers medications, and performs basic laboratory tests and other procedures. Must work well independently and as part of a team to ensure timely, high-quality medical care. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered. Email your resume to dkim@hawaiianhumane.org
Veterinary Assistant (Full-time / Part-time)
Currently seeking veterinary assistants to join our team. Under the direction of a veterinarian and technicians, candidates assist in providing medical and surgical care for animals at the Society. Must work well independently and as part of a team to ensure timely, high-quality medical care. Competitive salary, promotion potential and excellent benefits offered. Email your resume to dkim@hawaiianhumane.org