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.

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

Email application 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.

Kennel Manager(Cocoa Location)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Brevard Humane Society is looking for someone to oversee the quality and care of animals in the Kennel and provide general oversight of Kennel procedures with staff.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• To provide services needed to ensure a healthy, safe environment for animals housed in the Adoption Center.
• Skillful in the handling of animals and ensuring humane and compassionate care is given to same.
• Provide direction and leadership to Kennel staff and assess the same with performance reviews.
• Provide training to staff and volunteers as required, ensuring policies and procedures are being followed.
• Review animal inventory daily, contacting rescues for unadoptable animals; noting animal medical needs to the Adoption Center Vet Assistant for expedient placement.
• Choose animals for weekly and monthly community highlights on local radio stations and in monthly magazines.
• Approve animals for incoming transports and participate in pick-ups as needed.
• Deliver adoptable animals to events and/or the Merritt Island location as needed.
• Ensure availability of adoptable animals is completed in a timely manner.
• Perform humane euthanasia to animals as required (certification required).
• Oversee all aspects of animal intake, including temperature, vaccination(s), flea/heartworm prevention, weight, deworming, and temperament testing (before scheduling spay/neuter services).
• Inventory and maintain required supplies and order the same as needed.
• Oversee maintenance of the Kennel area and report repairs as needed.
• Ensure the Adoption Center Vet Assistant maintains a daily list of animals requiring Veterinary services (medical issues and spay/neuter) and perform daily walk-throughs with the Veterinarian for same.
• Perform daily walk-through of the Kennel area before opening to the public.
• Perform daily walk-around of the property before closing each day to ensure all equipment has been secured and all buildings/sheds have been locked.
• Oversee the grooming of animals, which includes nail trim and bathing. Report any ear mites, wounds, infections, etc. found to the Adoption Center Vet Care Coordinator.
• Ensure all animals are weighed and nails trimmed weekly, check for health issues/weight loss.
• Assign staff, volunteers, and community service workers duties and make sure they are staying on task.
• Update staff schedule on a monthly basis.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or specified by Cocoa Campus Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of one to two years in a shelter setting is required.
• Required: Management or supervisory experience.
• Required-Certified in performing Euthanasia or become Euthanasia Certified within 90 days of hire.

Skills:

• Must be energetic, self-initiating, and able to follow directions.
• Skillful in the handling of animals.
• Able to get along with others and handle a fast-paced work environment, along with employee and customer emotional extremes.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Dress Code:

Hospital scrub top or BHS T-shirt, nametag. Jeans or scrub pants (no torn, ripped or stained jeans or t-shirts). Closed-toed non-skid rubber-bottom shoes.

Experienced candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application from our website and emailing it to CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org

Molly Mutt Thrift Shop Store Associate

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Brevard Humane Society is seeking part-time Sales Associates at its Molly Mutt Thrift Stores. The individual will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Molly Mutt Thrift Store. Expected to oversee sale of merchandise, keep sales floor areas clean and clear of any obstructions, along with keeping the donation sorting area neat and tidy. Must ensure all items are priced; maintain a professional and cordial working attitude; answer phones and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. The candidate must be comfortable performing store opening and closing procedures along with associated paperwork. Must be dependable and have a good work attendance record.

Job Type: Part-time.

Pay: Starting at $13.50 per hour; depending on experience.

Schedule:

• 4-hour shifts
• 8-hour shifts
• Morning and afternoon to early evening shifts
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Uniforms:

• Business casual appropriate attire. No rips, tears, or holes in shirt, pants, or shoes.
• Closed toed shoes, with non-slip, rubber sole.

Experienced candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application from our website and emailing it to CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org

Molly Mutt Thrift Shop Store Manager

The Brevard Humane Society is seeking a candidate for a full-time manager at its Molly Mutt Thrift Store located in Melbourne (750 W New Haven Ave). The Thrift Store Manager is responsible for all aspects of running a Thrift Shop as a business, including maintaining customer service standards, revenue growth, employee/volunteer training and development, operations, striving to meet and exceed goals and adhering to a budget. As the manager, you take an active role in making the Thrift Store promote awareness and the mission of the Brevard Humane Society to the community.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Oversee:

Finances (using basic accounting principles) and budgeting for Thrift Store.
Donations: sorting/pricing.

• Supervise Volunteers and Community Service workers.
• Ensure the facility is clean and kept presentable.
• Ensure the inside and outside of the facility and parking areas are clean and free of hazards.
• Create attractive displays and effectively merchandise goods for sale.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the landscape as needed.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of merchandise from vehicles as needed.
• Supervise all aspects of staffing.

Experience:

Previous thrift store experience desired but retail experience is a must (at least two years).
Previous management in a retail environment.

• Human Resource experience including hiring, discipline reports, termination, reviews, coaching and training.
• Accounting principles and money handling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and is detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and oversee others.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills and work well in a team.

Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer.
• Must be highly organized and energetic.
• Self–starter.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Self-initiating and directing, yet able to accept supervision.
• Able to get along well with others and project a positive attitude; must be a team player.

Uniforms:

• Business casual appropriate attire. No rips, tears, or holes in shirt, pants, or shoes.
• Closed toed shoes, with non-slip, rubber sole.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Salary exempt, minimum start $42,000.00 a year, based on experience.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shifts:

• Morning to early evening shifts
• Weekend Shifts As Needed

Experienced candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application from our website and emailing it to CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org