Employment Opportunities

We are seeking motivated and compassionate people with a passion for animal welfare.

Careers at the Nebraska Humane Society

Are you looking for something more than "just a job"? Then the Nebraska Humane Society is looking for you!

NHS seeks compassionate, energetic employees who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Whether it's getting lost pets back home, caring for them while they are at the shelter, or finding new families to welcome them, we've got positions that impact our community in a positive way.  

Beware:  Hazards of the job include slobbery puppy kisses, grateful tail wags, and losing your heart to an animal in need. Benefits include dog walks over lunch and all the kitten cuddling you can stand. Join our team and offer hope to pets who need a second chance. See below for available openings to make a difference! 

The Nebraska Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer, and we make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic

Join our team! 

In addition to competitive pay and a mission-driven culture, we offer comprehensive benefits including:

  • Paid vacation and personal leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance 
  • Dental insurance with in-and out-of-network coverage
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 403b (with 3% employer salary match after 90 days of employment) 
  • 403b ROTH IRA
  • Salary bonus for language ability in Spanish
  • Sign on bonus for eligible positions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer, Click here for more information on this program! 
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska publishes machine-readable files on behalf of the Nebraska Humane Society. View the Machine Readable files here: NebraskaBlue.com/MRFs

Current openings, learn more and apply

To apply for a position at the Nebraska Humane Society, please click here.
You will be redirected to the applicant site.  

Current Internship Opportunities

To apply for an intership at the Nebraska Humane Society, please click here.

You Can Help Save A Life

Adopt A New Best Friend

You are the answer to providing homeless pets a second chance. Adopt, don’t shop and offer deserving pets a bright future.

Adopt Today

Help An Animal

Rescuing, Rehabilitating and Rehoming animals is not cheap…but it’s the right thing to do. Help us fund lifesaving treatments and programs.

Donate Today

Get Involved

You can make a huge difference in the lives of shelter animals  by offering your time and TLC. 

Get Involved

E-Newsletter Signup

Sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter with Nebraska Humane Society news, resources and stories or update your info.

Get Social With Us!



NHS is a not for profit 501-C3 organization; EIN: 47-0378997. Copyright © 2024 Nebraska Humane Society. All Rights Reserved.
8929 Fort Street Omaha, Nebraska 68134
402-444-7800

Designed by Blackbaud