Animal Care Tech/ Retail Adoption Clerk

Anderson County Government; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Anderson County Government is seeking an Animal Care Technician and Retail Adoption Clerk for a part-time weekend position (Saturdays and Sundays). The role involves caring for animals, assisting the public with adoptions, handling paperwork, and processing deposits. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Tennessee driver’s license, and a preference for prior animal-care or office experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, paid holidays, and vacation leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; preferably 1 year of admin/office experience; experience with animals preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Care and cleaning of animals.
• Socialization of animals and enrichment.
• Adoptions and fee collection.
• Enter adoptions into electronic system and process paperwork.
• Assist with volunteers and scheduling.

Job description

Anderson County is a great place to live, work, and explore. From the historic community of Clinton to the innovation legacy of Oak Ridge- famously known as "The Secret City" from its Manhattan Project roots-our county blends small-town warmth with big scientific impact. We're home to scenic treasures like Norris Lake, the Clinch River, Melton Hill Lake, and miles of rolling hills and wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, paddling, and fishing. Nearby Norris Dam State Park and the off-road adventure terrain at Windrock Park add even more ways to get outside. You'll also find a growing mix of local eats, family-friendly spots, festivals, and craft brews across our communities, making Anderson County a welcoming place to put down roots and enjoy East Tennessee life.

Anderson County Government is committed to being a top employer in the region and a great place to build a career. We're proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid basic life insurance, supplemental insurance options, and a variety of wellness programs and resources to support our employees' overall well-being.

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The Animal Care Technician and Retail Adoption Clerk is expected to care for and socialize animals, keep them and their environment sanitized and clean, work professionally with the public to facilitate adoptions including paperwork, electronic data entry and handling of funds. This position is a part-time weekend position working Saturdays and Sundays.

Essential Functions

• Care and cleaning of animals.
• Socialization of animals/animal enrichment.
• Adoptions and fee collection for animals.
• Enters adoption into electronic system.
• Works with volunteers and works with scheduling volunteers.
• Cleans and sanitizes cages.
• Cleans/washes food and water bowls, scoops litter pans, sweeps, mops, dusts, cleans windows, and does laundry.
• Lifts and moves feed bags, stocks and organizes supplies and donations.
• Deals with animals on a daily basis.
• Handling of aggressive, injured, or sick animals as needed.
• Transport of animals if necessary.
• Attends adoption events.
• Assists staff with animal vetting.
• Trains volunteers on adoption protocol, paperwork, fees, receipt, and iPad entry.
• Responsible for timely delivery of deposits.
• Keeps the retail Adoption Center and Playroom clean, picked up, and smelling fresh at all times.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; preferably supplemented by 1 year of previous administrative experience and/or experience working in an office environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Experience working with animals is preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver's license.

Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.