Current Job Opportunities at TCRAS

​​For more info and an application, please contact the shelter by calling: 719-686-7707 or by email at: office@tcras.org or stop by the shelter in Divide (behind the Sheriff’s office) at 308 Weaverville Road
​ - NOTE - please call and set up an appointment before stopping by. 

Come C.A.R.E. with us by joining the TCRAS team! (Community, Adopt, Reunite, Educate)
We are looking for dedicated, reliable, caring people to fill part-time or volunteer positions, including:

• Animal Care Technicians (part-time, paid position) - see below for more details
• Marketing, public relations & social media (paid and/or volunteer positions possible) - see below for more details
• Board members (requires a time and financial commitment to TCRAS) - more info HERE
• Volunteers (work with cats, dogs or both!) - more info HERE 
• Foster families (not paid but all supplies are provided along with any veterinary care and support from TCRAS) - find out more about our foster program HERE 

​Job Description for Animal Care Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY JOB PURPOSE includes the following:

• ​Responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people and providing humane handling and care for all shelter animals. 
• Assures all animals’ nutrition, housing and basic medical needs are met on a daily basis.
• Assists the public when admitting and adopting animals and promotes responsible pet ownership in conversations with customers.​
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​Click on the tabs below to find out more about the job responsibilities:

• Dog Care
• Cat Care
• Daily Shelter Cleaning
• Other Duties

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Dog Care

• Vet runs as necessary
• Give medication if needed and fill out medication board
• Clean and sanitize inside kennels – remove towels, toys and bowls
• Feed and water
• Wash bedding and all bowls
• Clean and sanitize outside kennels
• Clean drainage ditch outside
• Clean play yard

Cat Care

• Vet runs as necessary
• Give medication if needed and fill out medication board
• Clean cages – clean towels, scoop litter box and sanitize
• Feed and water
• Wash towels and toys
• Sweep and mop entire cat room

​Daily Shelter Cleaning

• Laundry – folded and put away
• Sinks in laundry room wiped down
• Washer/Dryer wiped down
• Garbage emptied from all areas of the Shelter
• Clean bathroom – wipe down counter and toilet
• Sweep and mop bathroom and front office

Other duties

• Assists customers who are seeking lost pets and those interested in adopting. 
• Responds to questions about specific animals and adoption process
• Observes and evaluates animals for signs of illness and reports symptoms to appropriate personnel
• Covers front office as needed during lunch or appointments
• If time allows choose a different dog everyday to groom and spend extra time with
• Cleans vehicles and equipment used in transporting animals
• Assists with inventory and restocking supplies
• Runs errands as necessary
• Any other duties deemed necessary

Ways to support the Director of Marketing and Public Relations:

 * Assist in getting information out to the public by sharing Facebook and Instagram posts and other info about TCRAS
* Support the marketing of events and share info about TCRAS by sending approved information to local calendars, websites, news organizations, etc.
* Attend TCRAS events, interact with the public and help spread the message and mission of TCRAS
* Help create / provide material to post on Facebook and Instagram to connect to the public and continue to generate support for TCRAS
* Provide content that can be added to the website as appropriate to keep the website fresh, current and important info is easy to find
* Help with content for the newsletter for updates and to help generate support for the shelter, depending on the current needs and happenings
* Take photos, get descriptions of available animals and current needs at TCRAS, that can be shared on social media 

To find out more, please email Angie@tcras.org