Part-Time Pet Shelter Front Desk Associate

City of Idaho Falls; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Idaho Falls is seeking an Animal Shelter Front Desk Clerk for a part-time, entry-level receptionist and clerical position at the Animal Shelter. You will greet customers, assist with adoptions, reclaim and surrenders, and help with intake of stray animals and microchip insertions.

This role emphasizes friendly customer service, basic biology knowledge, and clerical skills, including MS Word and Excel. It is not benefits-eligible and based at the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with biology/office background
• Clerical experience preferred, animal setting helpful
• Basic biology terminology and medical terminology familiarity
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with adoptions, recoveries, surrenders and intake of animals
• Process payments for licenses and microchips and receipts for owner payments
• Maintain a clean reception area and assist kennel staff with animal care
• Provide courteous customer service in person and over the phone
• Perform filing and other clerical duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Telephone etiquette

MS Word

Excel

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Biology background

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The City of Idaho Falls is seeking an Animal Shelter Front Desk Clerk for a part-time, entry-level receptionist and clerical position at the Animal Shelter. You will greet customers, assist with adoptions, reclaim and surrenders, and help with intake of stray animals and microchip insertions.

This role emphasizes friendly customer service, basic biology knowledge, and clerical skills, including MS Word and Excel. It is not benefits-eligible and based at the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter.