Compassionate Shelter Admin & Front Desk Pro

City of Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV) is seeking an Office Assistant to join the front desk team. You will greet the public, answer inquiries, schedule intake/adoptions, and handle clerical duties in a shelter environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, two years of admin experience, and strong data entry and customer service skills. A valid driver’s license and bilingual ability are desirable. Availability for flexible scheduling is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Two years of experience in administrative support, customer service or related field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; bilingual in English/Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public at front desk and provide information about programs and policies.
• Schedule appointments for animal intake, adoptions and vaccinations.
• Perform clerical duties including filing, data entry and recordkeeping.
• Maintain shelter records in electronic and paper formats.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory tracking, mail, and internal communications.
• Support staff with projects, reports and event planning.
• Safely handle animals as needed and ensure welfare and safety.
• Process cash, credit and debit transactions accurately and balance end-of-day cash drawer.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Office software

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Email

Job description

The Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley (ASCMV) is seeking an Office Assistant to join the front desk team. You will greet the public, answer inquiries, schedule intake/adoptions, and handle clerical duties in a shelter environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, two years of admin experience, and strong data entry and customer service skills. A valid driver’s license and bilingual ability are desirable. Availability for flexible scheduling is required.