Part-Time Animal Shelter Assistant

City-of-Rohnert-Park,-C; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Rohnert Park is seeking two compassionate, hardworking individuals for a Part Time Animal Shelter Assistant role. This position supports daily shelter operations, animal care and public interactions, including adoptions and intake processes.

Work is budgeted at an average of 20 hours per week (up to 1,000 hours per fiscal year) with no fringe benefits. Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• No specific education required beyond readiness for part-time work.
• Customer service and the ability to interact with the public are essential.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation and maintenance of the Animal Shelter.
• Clean kennels, cages, dishes and litter boxes; feed and medicate animals.
• Assist in intake of strays and owner-surrendered animals; support redemption and adoptions.
• Maintain records and provide front counter and phone coverage.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Job description

Do you like animals?? Love working with the public? Have excellent computer skills? The City of RP is looking for an outgoing, organized, hard-working Part-time Animal Shelter Assistant.

The City of Rohnert Park is seeking two (2) compassionate, caring and hardworking individuals to fill a Part Time Animal Shelter Assistant position. This recruitment is open until filled and will also create an eligibility list which may be used for future openings.

*Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required

This position is budgeted to work an average of 20 hours per week (up to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year, i.e. July 1st through June 30th) and requires flexibility in work hours at the City's 365 days a year Animal Shelter. There are no fringe benefits with this part-time hourly "at will" position.

PLEASE NOTE:

CalPERS retirees may not work for the City of Rohnert Park more than 960 hours per fiscal year, nor in a permanent position. Work assignments must be temporary, i.e. typically limited to 12 months.

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, assists in the operation and maintenance of the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter, including cleaning kennels, cages, dishes and litter boxes; feeding, medicating and exercising the animals; cooperatively works with other staff and volunteers, including junior volunteers; assists in the intake of strays and owner-surrendered animals, and the redemption and adoption of animals from the Shelter; helps maintain records; provides front counter and phone coverage; and performs related work as required.

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