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:

• Volunteer Coordinator (part-time, paid position) - see below for more details
• Animal Care Technicians (part-time, paid position) - 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 Volunteer Coordinator

Primary Purpose: To recruit, train, schedule and supervise volunteers for positions with TCRAS.
This position is: Part Time Hourly (10-25 hours weekly). Occasional nights and weekends are required.
* Accepting applications until November 15,2022 
* Click on each tab below for more details:

• Responsibilities
• Job Qualifications
• Physical Demands

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• ​Actively recruit volunteers (including foster placements) through use of the website, print media, community calendars, Public speaking, attendance at community meetings and events
• Maintain the database and records of volunteers
• Coordinate volunteers for special events, foster care, on site help, adoption fairs and any other organizational needs
• Update and maintain a volunteer handbook and ensure each volunteer completes the appropriate paperwork for their position
• Maintain volunteer calendars
• Establish a climate that encourages volunteer satisfaction
• Work closely with Director’s and shelter staff to determine volunteer needs
• Conduct follow up assessments and activities to be sure that the volunteer program is working well for both the organization and volunteers
• Handle all correspondence between volunteers and TCRAS
• Attend meetings with staff and board as needed
• Responsible for Community Service restitution program.
• Responsible for creating new ideas for volunteer development
• Act as liaison between volunteers and management

Authority

• Acceptance of Community Service workers, college and high school students
• Scheduling of all orientations

Accountability

• Primary and overall accountability for this position is to the Executive Director

Minimum of a High School Diploma

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• One year experience working in volunteer relations and/or as a volunteer
• Ability to work autonomously and perform well under pressure
• Detail oriented and resourceful

​NOTE: TCRAS conducts criminal background checks, DMV checks and may request drug testing of employment candidates.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, and talk and hear. The incumbent is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Potential for standing on feet for 8 hours a day

​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