Placement Transporter


Schedule:
Saturday - Tuesday, 9AM -7:30PM (10.5 hours per day)


Who We Are:
ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 30,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.


Summary:
The Placement Transporter is primarily responsible for the safe and timely transportation of animals from ACC to our New Hope partners throughout New York State and the surrounding areas. This position requires a valid driver’s license in good standing and the ability to drive a large van. When not conducting transports, the Placement Transporter will help support other placement functions including but not limited to supporting adoption efforts in shelter and at weekend mobile events as needed, assisting New Hope staff with field placement efforts, and helping to load and unload animals as they arrive and depart from ACC.


Essential Job Functions:

• Complete daily transports. Including but not limited to, providing excellent customer service when communicating with receivers, loading and unloading animals, ensuring that all paperwork and medication arrives with the animals, and communicating any issues that may arise on the trip to and from ACC.
• Adhere to best practices for companion animal transports ensuring that animals are provided with a comfortable, safe, and secure transport between locations.
• Handle the animals going on placement; transport, box up, crate, load/unload animals.

Salary and Benefits
$18.54/hour
ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff training to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.
Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.


Please see the attached Job Description and Benefits Flyer for more details.


Qualifications:
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. The ability to excel in a fast-paced, often high stress environment. Efficient and punctual with a strong attention to detail. Treat animals and people with respect and employ humane handling techniques whenever possible. Previous experience with animal handling is preferred as this position will be handling animals of a variety of temperaments, sizes, and species. Working knowledge of the NYS highway system and main transportation routes in and out of NYC.


Education and Work Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required. A valid driver’s license in good standing that has been held for at least one year. Previous professional driving experience is preferred along with animal handling experience. Please list in your application any relevant experience. This is an entry level position.