Access to Care Administrative Assistant (Part Time)

Title: Part-Time Access to Care Administrative Assistant

Division: Access to Care

Reports To: Director of Access to Care

Position summary: The Part-Time Access to Care Admin Assistant is responsible for organizing and maintaining data systems, entering program data, scheduling veterinary appointments  and providing logistical support—but they also represent the team in the community by assisting with events, running errands, and supporting outreach efforts as needed.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED

• Availability to work during regular business hours

• Ability to work with minimal supervision. 

• Be organized, resourceful, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have the ability to multitask. 

• Have the knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.

• Be proficient using Google Workspace,  Pet Point Shelter Management Software and the HSUS Pets for Life Database.

• Be able to read and interpret policies and procedures. 

• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

• Be familiar with all CAA Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual.

• Represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.

• Create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA and with volunteers.

• Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and community in a professional, pleasant, respectful, and courteous manner.

• Have a working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior.

• Commitment to treat animals and people with respect and kindness. 

• A willingness to learn how to develop and maintain strong community relationships. 

• Be motivated to serve underserved people and their pets. 

• Ability to deal effectively with the public during emotional or stressful situations.

• Have an understanding or willingness to learn about systemic issues that affect underserved populations and a commitment to serve the community. 

Essential Duties / Functions: Specific duties of the Part-Time Access to Care Admin Assistant are, but not limited to:

• Follow the mission of CAA.

• Recording information accurately and in a timely manner into the Pets for Life database and Pet Point. 

• Responds to phone, text and email communications in a timely manner and routes information to the appropriate department staff member.

• Scheduling and following-up with spay/neuter appointments for the public.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted regularly, 50+ pounds assisted

• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including but not limited to: lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, standing, squatting and bending. Walk or stand for long periods of time in varying weather conditions.

Salary/Benefits: Part-time exempt, $11.50/hour

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.

Please email your resume to paulas@caabr.org

Dog Caretaker (Full time and Part Time)

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Shelter Senior Manager

Job duties include but are not limited to: 

• Clean, sanitize and maintain kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis.

• Feed animals according to feeding protocols. 

• Ensure animals have free choice of clean water at all times 

• Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies. 

• Inform supervisor of any health issues with the animals. 

• Inform supervisor of any kennels needing repair. 

• When applicable, utilize Pet Point for all necessary communication (changing locations, updating behavior memos) 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked work area 

• Maintain laundry area, food prep area, and general storage, ensuring areas are kept clean, organized, and stocked at all times 

• Perform and/or assist with humane euthanasia 

Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position: 

• Follow the mission of CAA. 

• Enjoy working with animals and have a genuine concern for their care and well-being. Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual. Self-starter. 

• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior. Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness. 

• Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff. 

• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player. 

• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions. 

• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format. 

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. 

• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures. 

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications: 

High School Diploma or GED 

Physical Demands: The work is performed in animal housing areas and shelter surroundings. Typical position requires workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects. 

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow another job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Send your resume to sheltermanager@caabr.org