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Join Cedar Bend Humane Society and be part of the life-saving work of helping homeless, neglected, and abandoned animals in our community. We are currently hiring for the position(s) listed below and look forward to welcoming the next member of our team.

Adoption Counselor | Animal Care & Adoption Services
Posted: June, 2026
About the Role
Cedar Bend Humane Society is seeking energetic, outgoing, and compassionate animal advocates to join our Adoption Counselor team. Adoption Counselors play a key role in helping animals find lifelong homes while creating positive experiences for adopters, volunteers, and visitors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both people and animals and wants to make a direct impact in the lives of homeless pets.
Schedule
  • 20–30 hours per week
  • Shifts between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Includes weekends and some holidays
Pay
  • Starting at $13.50 per hour
Primary Responsibilities
  • Guide potential adopters through the adoption process and help match families with appropriate pets
  • Process adoption applications, contracts, and related paperwork
  • Provide excellent customer service to visitors, adopters, volunteers, and community members
  • Answer questions from adopters and provide guidance on pet care and behavior
  • Handle and care for animals of various species, sizes, and temperaments
  • Clean and maintain kennels, cages, adoption areas, and shelter facilities
  • Complete office tasks and data entry
  • Assist with volunteer interactions, fundraising events, and shelter programs
  • Support daily shelter operations and assist other departments as needed
Qualifications
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Comfortable handling animals of various species, sizes, and temperaments
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable balancing animal care, customer service, and administrative tasks
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
  • Dependable with strong attendance and reliability
  • Must be available to work weekends and some holidays
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable transportation
  • This position involves signing legal documents; applicants must be 18+
Work Environment
  • Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and cleaning
  • Regular interaction with a variety of animal species and the public
  • Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions
  • Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Core Expectations
  • Commitment to representing CBHS mission and values professionally
  • Treats animals humanely with respect and compassion, both on and off the job
About Cedar Bend Humane Society
Cedar Bend Humane Society is an open-admission, full-service animal shelter serving Black Hawk County. We are dedicated to placing animals in lifelong, loving homes and providing care for animals in need.
How to Apply
Dog Kennel Attendant | Animal Care Role with Daily Impact
Posted: April 30, 2026
About the Role
Cedar Bend Humane Society is seeking a dependable, hardworking Dog Kennel Attendant to help care for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities. This is a hands-on, active role that supports the daily care, health, and well-being of the animals in our shelter.
Schedule
  • 25–30 hours per week
  • Shifts vary between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Includes weekends and some holidays
Pay
  • Starting at $12 per hour
Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide daily care for dogs, including feeding, cleaning, and maintaining kennels and housing areas
  • Monitor animal health and behavior and report concerns to a supervisor
  • Handle, walk, and care for dogs of all sizes and temperaments
  • Support daily shelter operations, including laundry, dishes, and overall upkeep
  • Assist other departments as needed
Qualifications
  • Comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
  • Dependable with strong attendance—reliability is critical in this role
  • Must be available to work weekends and some holidays
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must be 18+
Work Environment
  • Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and cleaning
  • Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions
  • Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Core Expectations
  • Commitment to representing CBHS mission and values professionally
  • Treats animals humanely with respect and compassion, both on and off the job
About Cedar Bend Humane Society
Cedar Bend Humane Society is an open-admission, full-service animal shelter serving Black Hawk County. We are dedicated to placing animals in lifelong, loving homes and providing care for animals in need.
How to Apply

Get in Touch

Cedar Bend Humane Society

1166 West Airline Highway 
Waterloo, IA 50703-9634

Phone
319-232-6887

Fax
319-235-2597


Adoption Center Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 12pm - 6pm
Thursday: 12pm - 6pm
Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm


Intake Center Hours
Monday–Friday: 9 am – 4 pm*
Closed 11am - 12pm for lunch
Saturday & Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm



Waterloo Animal Control
319-883-0797

Cedar Falls Animal Control
319-291-2515