Front Office Position (part-time)

We have some exciting things planned for 2025, so we are preparing for a busy year and adding staff positions! Bay Area Pet Adoptions is currently adding a part-time Front Office position. If you love animals and are interested in a part-time position, please read the description carefully.

Candidates with verifiable work experience in animal related industry are preferred. Only applicants with current resumes will be considered. References will be verified.

The shelter is staffed 7 days a week. Availability to work weekends and holidays is required.

This position includes but is not limited to:

• Providing exceptional customer service
• Scheduling appointments
• Answering phones
• Computer scheduling and data entry
• Launder and dry towels and blankets
• Cleaning the office building daily, and cleaning other areas of the facility to control the spread of disease, keeping everything tidy and tour ready
• Providing food/supplies to community members from our Pet Food Pantry
• Stocking the Pet Food Pantry
• Accepting donations and keeping them organized, preparing individual food packages for community members, ect…
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Cross-training for other positions may apply.

Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds and temperaments.

REQUIREMENTS

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must have reliable, daily transportation.
• Must be reliable and show up to work, ready to work.
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
• Possess strong communication skills. You must have the ability to communicate with staff members, leadership and the public.
• Computer skills, good phone etiquette, appointment scheduling, data entry, and good customer service skills are required
• Ability to be productive, efficient, and respectful during high stress periods.
• Willingness to learn and ability to retain information taught.
• Apply knowledge and skills in controlling/handling individual animal temperament.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Understand and carry out oral and written direction.
• Be Pro-Active!

Note: There are frequently dogs/puppies in the office area. You will need to clean up after them as needed.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.

• Frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, communicate, and listen, frequently working in a bent position.
• Frequently use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently on your feet for most of the day.
• Use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger, more active animals or unloading supplies or donations, packing for events ect…
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds and temperaments; exposure to unpleasant odors and loud noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; and possible exposure to contagious diseases.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the ability to work weekends and holidays?

Experience:

• Computer skills: 2 years (Required)
• Data entry: 1 year (Preferred)
• customer service: 2 years (Required)
• Animal welfare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal shelter: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Drivers License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Leon, TX 77539 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $13