Join Our Team!

At the Brevard Humane Society, caring for animals isn’t just a job — it’s our passion.

We pride ourselves on being a respected leader for the protection and welfare of animals and we offer our employees a collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment. Our talented and highly innovative team have strong knowledge, skills, and passion for the animals we serve and protect. If you share our love for animals and are dedicated to making a difference in their lives and the community we serve, we encourage you to review our job descriptions and apply for one of our open positions.

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Employee Benefits

The Brevard Humane Society offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. Benefits include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Sick Time
  • Vacation Time
  • Aflac Supplemental Insurance
  • Discounts on merchandise, pet care, and flea prevention
  • 50% off merchandise at Molly Mutt Thrift Store Locations

Internships

The Brevard Humane Society offers a variety of internship opportunities for those interested in gaining hands-on experience with animal care and looking to learning from our dedicated caregivers.

Unpaid internships are open to college students, undergraduate and graduate students, as are other candidates who have equivalent life and work experience with animals and those looking to make a career change. Intern programs are open to people 20 years of age and over.

If you wish to be considered for an internship, please submit an application, a cover letter, résumé, two letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers and a transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted).

Current Openings

Pick-Up/Delivery Driver

The Brevard Humane Society is looking for a part-time Pick-Up/Delivery Driver at our 1020 Cox Road location..

Responsibilities: Provide pick-up and delivery of animals, furniture, donations, misc. errands as needed.

Requirements:

  • Good/clean driving record
  • Able to drive a lift truck, box/bread truck, and cargo van.
  • Experience moving furniture.
  • Ability to count money.
  • Able to lift 70 lbs.

Dress Code:

  • Polo/Collar shirt, BHS T-shirt, or Scrub top
  • Jeans or long shorts (No rip, tears, or stains)
  • Safety shoes (Steel toe shoes or sneakers)
  • Name Tag/Badge Provided
  • Pay starts at $15.00 per hour
  • Shift: Day shift, Tuesday-Friday
  • Work Location: In person, 1020 Cox Road, Cocoa, FL 32926

    We are a drug free workplace.

Email application to: CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org

Cocoa Adoption Center (CAC) Office Administrative Assistant

SALARY RANGE: $14.00 hour/Part-time

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a pleasant atmosphere, provide direction and have open, professional communications with staff, management, and customers while providing accurate information to both the public and staff in a responsive, positive, and courteous manner.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Oversee and maintain the drivers and their daily pick-up and drop-off schedule.
  • Answer/return phone calls for scheduling pick-ups of large, donated items.
  • Schedule delivery of sold items from Thrift Stores to customer’s residence.
  • Provide computer support as needed/requested.
  • Organize outgoing mail for drivers to deliver to administrative offices and thrift stores.
  • Provide any requested information and documents to the CAC Manager and Office Manager.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the CAC Manager and Office Manager.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Skills:

  • Ability to operate a computer and software.
  • Must be highly organized and energetic.
  • Must be a self–starter.
  • Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Must show initiative and be able to give direction and delegate, yet able to accept supervision.
  • Must be a team player and be able to get along well with others and project a positive attitude.
  • Must be able to handle a fast-paced work environment and positively deal with employees and customers during emotional extremes.

Experience:

  • Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in office procedures.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
  • General knowledge of Pet Point software helpful.

Uniforms:

  • Casual business wear: jeans, slacks, or scrubs; no rips, tears, or stains.
  • Closed toed non-skid rubber soled shoes.
  • Name tag (provided).

 We are a druge free workplace.

Candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application located above and emailing it to: CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org .

Animal Care Technician (Cocoa Location)

The Brevard Humane Society is seeking a candidate to fill a part-time position as an Animal Care Technician. The candidate will assist in maintaining the kennel and the animals housed in our facility and actively participate in morning duties prior to opening to the public.

Throughout the day, the candidate will be expected to keep kennels and cages cleaned and make sure the animals are happy and healthy. Daily washing of dishes and donated items for shelter animal use, as well as disinfecting carriers and litter boxes, will be expected.

Must be willing to answer customer questions and assist in conducting interactions between customers and adoption center animals. Must keep all floors, hallways, and yards neat and clean. Must be able to follow directions, work in a fast-paced, team environment, and have excellent time management skills.

Pay starts at $15.00 per hour.

Schedule Requirements:

  • 5 or 8 hour shifts
  • 26 to 29 hours a week
  • Day shift
  • Holiday availability required (up to 3 hours)
  • Weekend availability required

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application located above and emailing it to: CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org .

Merritt Island Campus Pet Pal

The Brevard Humane Society is seeking a full-time opportunity for an animal care technician, or “Pet Pals”, to oversee the quality and care of animals in the Merritt Island Campus Adoption Center and Brevard Bed & Biscuit. Pay dependent upon experience.

Job Description

To provide a clean, healthy and safe environment, provide food and water, dog walking, scooping cat litter box, minor grooming and administering medication, for our guests during their stay.

Duties:

  • Maintain cleanliness of the facility; including suites, play areas (indoor and outdoor), lobby, grooming room, bathroom and food prep area.
  • Keep suites clean throughout the day and make sure the guests are happy and healthy.
  • Daily washing of dishes; blankets, toys, etc.
  • Help customers with any questions they might have.
  • Assist in behavioral assessments with clients and guests.
  • Check in all guests and determine proper placement based on status.
  • Answer radio and assist office staff with clients and guests coming into and departing the facility.
  • Be aware of any problems such as behavioral problems, injury or sickness, or any other problems that might arise and report same.
  • Make sure all pathways and floors are kept dry, free of hoses and other cleaning tools throughout the facility.
  • Empty all waste containers and mop buckets and put them in proper area.
  • Keep outside play areas neat and clean, free of litter, and make sure all feces is pickup out of the yard.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned or specified by the Manager.
  • Must be able to follow directions.
  • Time management skills are essential.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
  • Must be attentive and pay close attention to guests during their visit and must be able to clearly articulate in a guest journal that will be provided to the client immediately following each visit.
  • Must be detail-oriented, problem-solving individuals who can easily follow written directions and who can express themselves in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
  • Must maintain emotional control during stressful situations, last-minute schedule changes, changes in care instructions, extreme weather, emergencies, etc.
  • Frequent standing, brisk walking, lifting of heavy guests, and potentially dealing with guests that jump up and have poor manners.
  • Energy, good physical health, strength, fitness, animal sense and stamina are a must.

Uniforms: Hospital scrubs top or t-shirt. Jeans or scrubs bottom (no torn, ripped, or stained jeans) that cover ankles. Closed-toed non-skid rubber-bottom shoes.

 

We are a drug free workplace.

Candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application located above and emailing it to: CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org .