Employment Opportunities

South Wood County Humane Society provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


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Animal Care Technician

Level: Entry | Position type: Part-Time | Education Level: High School | Job Shift: Flexible
Are you a passionate animal lover looking for a rewarding career? The South Wood County Humane Society has an opportunity for a reliable, professional, compassionate, and well-organized individual to join our family as an Animal Care Technician.

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Director of Operations

Level: Executive/Senior | Position type: Full-Time | Education Level: Business Administration, related discipline, equivalent experience | Job Shift: 1st Shift
The Director of Operations (Director) will oversee implementation of the objectives of South Wood County Humane Society and seek opportunities to improve services and direct the day-to-day operations of the shelter. The Director works closely with the Animal Care Director to oversee all aspects of Animal Care and Personnel Management while having primary responsibility for the Business and Financial Management. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The Director will be the shelter’s visible spokesperson and will have a unique opportunity to positively influence the communities that we serve.

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Office Coordinator

Level: Intermediate/Experienced | Position type: Full-Time | Education Level: High School | Job Shift: Flexible
Are you a passionate animal lover looking for a rewarding career? The South Wood County Humane Society has an opportunity for a reliable, well-organized, customer service team member. This position will play a key role in the daily operations of the Humane Society. Duties include: Day to day customer service to visitors, adopters, volunteers, and doners; coordination front desk and lobby services; phone & email reception; adoption application processing; retail & cash handling transaction processing; record keeping and monitoring social media platforms.

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On Call Float

Level: Entry | Position type: Float | Education Level: High School | Job Shift: Flexible
Are you a passionate animal lover looking for a rewarding career? The South Wood County Humane Society has an opportunity for a reliable, professional, compassionate, and well-organized individual to join our family as an On Call Float, working some weekdays, every other weekend, and some holidays.

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Volunteering

SWCHS relies on their wonderful volunteers. Volunteers work along our staff helping to care for our animals. Without the help of volunteers, SWCHS wouldn’t be able help over 1,000 pets each year. Your commitment of at least 4 hours a month for 6 consecutive months will help tremendously. Volunteers must be 18 years or older per insurance policy.

Volunteer applications are currently being accepted for the calendar year of 2024. We will hold more orientations in the New Year.

Fill out a Volunteer Application today!

Maintenance Technician

Level: Intermediate/Experienced | Position type: Volunteer | Job Shift: Flexible

We are looking for someone that could fix/maintain minor things at the shelter – possibly a few hours a month and can work around your schedule.


Cat Room Technician

Level: Entry | Position type: Volunteer | Job Shift: Flexible

Hours can be flexible. Must be able to attend a short informational orientation and provide proof of tetanus shot.