Offsite Coordinator (Part-Time)

Caabr; Baton Rouge (LA); In loco; USD 16.000 - 23.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

CAA in Baton Rouge, LA is hiring for a part-time Adoption Assistant to support off-site adoption events and shelter operations. You will coordinate and carry out off-site events, inform the public about CAA, counsel adopters on basic animal care, and process adoptions.

Weekend availability and 20-30 hours per week are required. Responsibilities include transporting animals to events, providing care at off-site venues, and following SOPs and the Employee Manual.

Competenze

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must be available to work weekends and some evenings.
• Ability to handle dogs and cats safely and with care.

Mansioni

• 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 SOPs 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.

Conoscenze

Animal care

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Patience

Attention to detail

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Word processing

Medical data management programs

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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 programs

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Must be 21 years old or older

Physical Demands: The work is performed at the shelter in all areas and offsite events. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for short to moderate periods of time; lift and carry up to 40 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 any other job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
Employee Classification: non-exempt employee

$14/hr