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Job Description

The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission animal shelter operated by Wake County Government and on average takes in between 11,000 to 12,000 animals each year. We receive all stray, abandoned and surrendered pets in Wake County. The Center works in partnership with fosters, volunteers and local rescues, to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year.

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Two years managing a volunteer and/or animal foster program with 20+ volunteers.

Two years of animal training experience.

Multilingual.

Excellent time management skills in managing your time to accomplish assigned tasks and shared responsibilities.

Solid interpersonal skills — outgoing, patient, professional, and able to get along well with a variety of people.

Familiarity and knowledge with the care and humane handling of shelter animals, such as dogs, cats, and small critters.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook, and comfortable learning and using online information systems.

Ability to solve basic problems by considering a full range of options, finding solutions, and making decisions to resolve situations.

Knowledge of social media usage, ways to target community members, and communication and dissemination techniques, including alternative methods to inform and recruit animal fosters via written, oral, and visual media.

Skills in selecting and using training or instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Location: Wake County Animal Control Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Five eight-hour shifts each Saturday-Sunday workweek, some evening and weekend availability required

Hiring Range: $27.20 - $42.63

Market Range: 27.20 - 42.63

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County's seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.