Shelter Administrative & Adoptions Clerk

CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Hughesville (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Government's Animal Care Center is seeking an office clerk to support the department's operations with reception, data entry, filing, and routine clerical tasks. The role involves animal adoption processes, reclaimations, transfers, and coordinating with staff and the public.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, processing adoptions and licenses, handling phone inquiries, and assisting visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, including or supplemented by courses in office practices.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• Work is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Modern office procedures and practices including operation of office appliances.
• Basic identification of various animal species.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office clerical work quickly and efficiently.
• Provide customer service via telephone and reception.
• Care center duties including animal intake, adoptions, reclaiming.
• Train new employees on Shelter Management System.
• Schedule appointments for adopted animals.

Skills

Office clerical

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shelter Management System

Job description

Charles County Government's Animal Care Center is seeking an office clerk to support the department's operations with reception, data entry, filing, and routine clerical tasks. The role involves animal adoption processes, reclaimations, transfers, and coordinating with staff and the public.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, processing adoptions and licenses, handling phone inquiries, and assisting visitors.