Job Opportunities

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Here at the AWLA, we have some amazing job opportunities. We are currently hiring for the following positions below. Click the links next to each job summary to apply now!

Job Opportunities

Development Coordinator  – Full-Time 

The Development Coordinator serves as a critical Development team member by coordinating specific  development initiatives and events. They also provide detailed research to inform development strategy and decisions. Additionally, they play a coordinating role with our direct mail and digital mail program. They also execute our stewardship program and provide insights on how to improve and streamline the process. Lastly, they would be one of our CRM experts and would coordinate and track donor outreach, strategy and analysis.

Read more and apply for this position HERE.


Youth Programs Coordinator  – Full-Time 

The Youth Programs Coordinator is responsible for the support of the management of the AWLA humane education and youth volunteer program; assisting with the coordination of AWLA community events; strategizing about and supporting the successful running of AWLA’s Youth and Humane Education Programs. The starting salary for the Youth Programs Coordinator position is $20/hour.

Read more and apply for this position HERE.


AWLA camp
Animal Care Technician  – Full-Time 

Do you love animals? Do you have a drive to ensure that all animals have the care and respect they deserve? If the answer is yes, then we have a dynamic entry level position that may be right for you. This position is responsible for the daily cleaning, feeding, and enrichment of the animals in our shelter. Additionally, this position is asked to assist in the handling of animals for medical procedures and to provide assistance in showing animals to potential adopters. This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of animals and gain experience in humane animal handling and care. This position’s starting pay is $15.00 per hour but is negotiable based on experience. Weekend work required; Saturday or Sunday availability required.

Read more and apply for this position HERE.


AWLA with kitten
Veterinary and Foster Care Coordinator  – Full-Time 

In collaboration with the Director of Veterinary and Foster Care, and the Veterinary and Foster Manager, is responsible for ensuring animals (including neonates, injured/sick animals and animals with behavior issues) who need more care than can be provided within the shelter are placed in appropriate foster homes in a timely manner; foster recruitment, training, retention and communication. Additionally the Coordinator will assist with implementation of various aspects of the foster program including strategic planning, statistics, managing the transfer of animals from the AWLA into foster homes, and providing ongoing support to foster volunteers. Foster Coordinator will also work closely with partner Foster Coordinator so that there is coverage for the Foster Department every day of the week. Additionally this role will act as veterinary assistant, assisting with medical tasks such as intake examinations, administering medications, blood draws, vaccinations and other duties as assigned by the Director of Veterinary and Foster Care, and the Veterinary and Foster Manager.

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