We're Hiring!

Have you dreamed about working with animals and making a difference in their lives?

The Sauk County Humane Society is looking for a Full Time Office Assistant!

The SCHS seeks an energetic, outgoing front desk office assistant to provide support to all customers and instill a favorable first impression to all SCHS customers.  Must be able to work in a fast-paced, often stressful, environment, carry out general office functions, and maintain a commitment to the philosophies and policies of the SCHS in the performance of his/her duties.

General office functions:  Must be able to greet all customers in a friendly and welcoming manner, answer phone questions, be able to work a multi-line phone system, go through all steps of the adoption process including adoption counseling with potential adopters, data entry, and filing.

Requirements: Must be willing to work some weekends. Excellent verbal and interpersonal customer service skills, multi-tasking, computer skills, maintaining neat and professional work space, and handling time sensitive materials.  Critical evaluation and observation skills, attention to detail, animal handling experience, ability to think quickly in difficult situations, be able to run general office equipment (copier, fax, etc.), and know how to use Word and Excel.

Benefits include health insurance and vacation time.

Please submit resume and references to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Questions? Call 356-2520 and ask for Rose

SCHS 2013 Calendars: Now Half Off!

We still have our 2013 Calendars for purchase! They are $5 each, with all proceeds going to the more than 2,300 animals served by the SCHS each year.

SCHS Volunteer Opportunities (Ages 18 and up)

Have you ever thought about volunteering with the Sauk County Humane Society?  Volunteers play a role in everything we do, from socializing dogs and cats to working at the front desk and fundraising.  Our volunteers help us to better serve the animals and residents of Sauk County.

If you would like to help, just fill out a volunteer application, available in the menu above right, at the Shelter, or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , and you will be contacted to schedule an orientation session.  

JUNE ORIENTATION SESSION:  Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 9 - 11am at the SCHS Shelter. Please call 608-356-2520 ext. 15 to reserve your seat.

Does your child want to become a volunteer? Check out our Kids/Volunteer Tab to see how they can become involved!

We look forward to working with you!