Facilities and Logistics Specialist

Facilities and Logistics Specialist Department: Facilities and Logistics Reports To: Associate Director of Facilities and Logistics Locations: 3949 Colerain Ave, 4210 Dane Ave, and 5035 Winton Rd. Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt Job Type: Full-time and Part-time considered Join the Team at Cincinnati Animal CARE At Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC), we do work that matters.

Every day, our team protects animals, supports our community, and helps save thousands of lives each year through compassionate care, advocacy, and education. This work is meaningful, fast-paced, and can be challenging, but for the right person, it’s incredibly rewarding. We are a team built for impact, made up of people who care deeply, work hard, support one another, and show up every day committed to making a difference.

If you are passionate about animals, thrive in a mission-driven environment, and want your work to have purpose, we’d love to have you join us.

About the Role

We are looking for a Facilities and Logistics Specialist to join our team and play an important role in supporting CAC’s mission. In this position, you will: Be responsible for the physical movement of dogs within CAC facilities and other shelter or medical transport Assist with dog care, shelter upkeep, and facility and logistical projects This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful work, takes pride in helping others, and wants to contribute to a growing organization making a real impact in the community.

What You’ll Be Responsible For Your day-to-day may include: Logistical Responsibilities: Handle interfacility dog movements Transport dogs safely and efficiently between locations, and selects the dogs for transport in the absence of the manager. Perform other shelter or medical transport as assigned Update dog location and notes in our animal population software system Assist with the monitoring of the in-care dog population Clean and disinfect dog cages and kennels and other areas of animal use under the supervision of Dog Care Leads Feed and provide water for dogs in care under the supervision of Dog Care Leads Maintain general cleanliness of the dogs living spaces Maintain the cleanliness of company vehicles, and report issues to the Associate Director of F&L Assist in maintaining dog records Perform any other animal care and shelter duties as directed Maintenance Responsibilities: Perform basic maintenance for the shelter with, or under the direction of, the Associate Director of F&L or the Coordinator Assist in the maintenance of equipment, building, grounds and supplies Transport inventory from Winton to supply our two locations Medical Responsibilities: Perform animal transport for scheduled surgery dates.

Assist with dog handling during afternoon medical examinations. Assist with interfacility animal transport for medical appointments. Other Job Duties: Be aware of and report medical and behavior issues Be aware of and report safety concerns Demonstrate compassionate care of animals at all times Contribute to an exceptional experience for adopters, fosters, volunteers and donors Respect the time and effort of coworkers by being on-time for work and performing at a high level throughout the duration of each shift Supporting additional organizational needs as they arise What Makes Someone Successful in This Role We’re looking for someone who: Is passionate about CAC’s mission and animal welfare Brings a positive, team-first attitude Communicates openly and professionally Takes ownership and solves problems proactively Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Can balance compassion with accountability Is dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn Qualifications Preferred/Required: A high school diploma or equivalent 1 year of professional animal care experience preferred Experience with Microsoft Excel Understand basic animal behavior Ability to handle dogs of various temperaments Knowledge of caring for and feeding animals Ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures Possess strong oral and listening skills Ability to handle sensitive issues Ability to work under general supervision Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions This position requires a valid Ohio driver’s license Why Join CAC?

At CAC, you’ll be part of more than just a workplace. You’ll join a team of people doing meaningful work together. We offer: The opportunity to make a real difference every day A mission-driven, supportive team culture Growth and development opportunities Competitive benefits package A workplace where your work directly impacts animals and the community Compensation & Benefits Pay: From $16.

19 per hour during training period, $18.50 per hour after successful completion of training period Retirement plan with employer match Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Professional Development Assistance Life Insurance Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Exposure to unvetted animals is frequent Exposure to a variety of dog temperaments is frequent