What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Outreach Worker position at FSAP and PETA?

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Position Objective :

Offer and provide animal and family services to existing and potential clients in Hampton Roads, Virginia and North Carolina

Primary Responsibilities and Duties :

Perform daily Community outreach advertising, offering and providing PETA's animal and family services in Virginia and North Carolina, including spay / neuter surgeries and related transport, rabies vaccinations and other veterinary and wellness services
Contact potential and existing clients of PETA's Community Animal Project (CAP) to offer animal and family services in Virginia and North Carolina
Handle incoming calls from existing and potential clients requesting services, prepare and update case sheets for providing those services, and maintain records of services provided, including photographing conditions when appropriate
Provide companion animal care and family services, including pick up and assistance to injured or unwanted animals
File complaints with animal control agencies in situations requiring legal intervention, and follow up to ensure that action is taken
Conduct investigations involving neglected or abused animals
Perform emergency first-aid procedures and euthanasia
Care for animals in PETA's custody
Participate in the rotation for CAP's 24-hour pager providing emergency services to clients and the general public across CAP's service region
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to describe and provide clients with animal and family services offered by PETA's Community Animal Project

Demonstrated experience with sales, customer service, public outreach or similar experience

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

Minimum of two years of animal-handling experience

Proven effective problem-solving and crisis-management skills

Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretion

Proven ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional manner

Proven ability to coordinate several tasks at once and handle frequent interruptions

Demonstrated ability to manage time wisely and prioritize tasks

Willingness to obtain euthanasia certification (on-the-job training will be provided)

Willingness and ability to be on 24-hour emergency call

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance on a regular basis

Ability to engage in frequent bending, stooping, crawling, lifting, reaching, and stair-climbing

Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record

Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Application Deadline :

Applications for this position will be accepted until February 5, 2025.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.

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