Offsite Coordinator

Companion Animal Alliance; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time Off-Site Adoption Assistant to support weekend events and shelter operations.

You will educate the public about animal care, counsel potential adopters, transport animals to events, and help care for animals at off-site locations while upholding CAA policies.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and a compassionate approach to animals, volunteers, and staff, with a flexible schedule.

Formación

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Louisiana driver's license.
• Ability to work 20–30 hours per week, mainly on weekends.
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and cats; patient and calm under stress.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate, plan and carry out off-site adoption events.
• Provide information to the public and counsel potential adopters on basic animal care.
• Process and transport off-site adoptions.
• Provide and supervise care of animals at off-site events.
• Represent CAA professionally to volunteers, the public and staff.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team player

Patience

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Word processing

Descripción del empleo

Job duties include but are not limited to:Coordinate, plan and carry out off site adoption events.Provide the public with information about CAA.Counsel potential adopters about basic animal care, housing, and medical responsibilities as directed by Standard Operating Procedures and provided materials.Process off-site adoptions.Transport animals to and from off-site events.Provide and supervise the care of animals at off-site events.Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position:Work 20 - 30 hours per week, primarily on the weekends.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.Be safe and confident around all dog sizes and cats.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.Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills;customer service oriented.Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.Ability to have a flexible schedule.Familiarity with basic word processing systems and medical data and management programsRequired Professional Licensing or Certifications:High School Diploma or GEDValid Louisiana State Driver’s LicenseMust be 21 or over