Part-time Office Assistant

RED DESERT HUMANE SOCIETY

JOB DESCRIPTION

OFFICE ASSISTANT

DEFINITION: Under supervision, performs varied and increasingly responsible clerical

work, which includes computer work, phones and interactions with the public, work with and

cares for animals, accepting payments, and performs related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Assistant must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. certificate or related work experience.

Must be over 18 years old. Must have flexible schedule and be willing to work weekends and

holidays. Must be able to read and write English and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Computer experience required. Must be willing to work with and care for cats and dogs. Must

be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and be able to handle large breed dogs. Must have at least

one full year of full-time employment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

1. Greets the public, customers, and other visitors in person or over the phone, and obtains or

gives information; explains adoption procedures to customers; assists with owner surrender

of animals according to procedures.

2. Works with the Shelter Manager to observe animal behaviors for adoptability, assists in

accepting animals into the Shelter in accordance with Policies and Procedures Manual, and

works with the Shelter Manager to facilitate care of animals and adoption into new homes.

3. Files information according to office procedure to maintain organized and accurate filing

systems, tracks and logs work using computer, and fills out forms.

4. Types a variety of documents in Excel and Word.

5. Assists in cleaning duties as scheduled to ensure animal kennels and shelter rooms are

cleaned on a daily basis.

6. Assists the Shelter Manager with placement of animals in forever homes in accordance

with adoption policies.

7. Reports to and is supervised by the Shelter Manager.

8. Maintains confidentiality

ABILITIES:

1. Public Interactions: Deal tactfully with people; maintain confidentiality of information; write

legibly to record information; and verbally communicate information clearly and concisely to

others.

2. Computer Work: Prepare simple correspondence; send and receive e-mails and social

media correspondence; and enters information into a variety of computer data sources.

3. Work as a Team: Understand and follow oral and written instructions, develop and

maintain working relationships with co-workers and volunteers, read and understand Policies

and Procedures, work independently. Be willing to complete other tasks as assigned by the

Shelter Manager.

4. Cleaning: Assist in cleaning animal kennels and rooms as scheduled. May have at least

one scheduled shift per Month. In addition, will work as a team member to help cover vacation

time and sick days for other staff to ensure the animals are cared for and the facility remains clean.

5. Animal Care: Is able to interact comfortably with both cats and dogs. Is able to observe

behaviors, interactions, and medical needs or make emergency judgements if required. Has

the physical ability to introduce animals to potential adoptive families and control the animal if

necessary to avoid injury or harm.

PAY SCALE: $15-$16 Dependent on experience.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

Employees will be provided a copy of the Red Desert Humane Society Employee Manual and

agree to abide by said Policies until such time as they are modified or changed by the Board

and Membership.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:

This position is at-will employment. The Employer can terminate the employment at any time

with or without cause and this does not constitute a contract or promise of continued

employment.

HOURS: Thursday-Saturday. Part-Time position. 15-20 Hrs per week. Possibly more in the Summer months. Does include most weekends and Holidays.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16