Animal Shelter Care & Adoptions Assistant

Beaufort County Health Department; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Beaufort County Health Department is seeking staff to care for and manage animals, including cleaning kennels, feeding and walking dogs, and preparing animals for adoption. The role involves assisting the public with adoptions and handling related paperwork and fees.

You will answer public inquiries by phone, dispatch officers as needed, and maintain daily activity and financial records. The position requires high school graduation and a valid NC driver’s license, with background checks and drug

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Public-facing experience is preferred.
• Ability to use basic office software and records systems.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes animal kennels and monitors cages.
• Walks dogs and provides food and water to confined animals.
• Assists with adoptions and processes related paperwork and fees.
• Answers phone calls and provides information on animal control issues.
• Maintains records and reports of daily activities and fee collections.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Beaufort County Health Department is seeking staff to care for and manage animals, including cleaning kennels, feeding and walking dogs, and preparing animals for adoption. The role involves assisting the public with adoptions and handling related paperwork and fees.

You will answer public inquiries by phone, dispatch officers as needed, and maintain daily activity and financial records. The position requires high school graduation and a valid NC driver’s license, with background checks and drug