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JOB DESCRIPTION

While working in animal placements, animal placements specialists help to find wonderful new homes for MAC animals, primarily through our adoptions program but also through foster care, transfer partnerships, and other lifesaving approaches. Successful applicants must have outstanding \"people skills,\" the ability to navigate sometimes hectic environment with professionalism and a drive to serve as many pets and people as possible. Both a love of animals and compassion for humans are essential!

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

Rate:

$16.00/hour

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Hourly, part-time; variable hours including weekends and holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Create a welcoming experience for individuals looking to adopt animals or otherwise engage with MAC. Actively support adopters online, via email, by telephone and in person as they search for their new adopted pets. Participate in pet adoption events and promotions, both at MAC and in throughout the community. Utilize conversation-based, Adopters Welcome approaches to maximize pet adoptions. Help to support placement of animals through rescue and transfer partnerships, ensuring compliance with best practices. Support MAC's foster program, helping to ensure the safety and welfare of fostered pets. Ensure stellar customer service at all times when working with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external. Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and protocols. Ensure a safe and sanitary environment for animals and people. Provide daily animal caretaking support as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications and Skills Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to relate and communicate with staff, volunteers and the general public. Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making when dealing with staff and the public. Proven organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail (effective record keeping ability). Strong humane animal handling skills and knowledge of animal behavior a plus. Ability to operate all equipment, tools, technology, vehicles and other materials relevant to job duties. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license and insurable driving record. Volunteers are at the heart of our mission; every team member will interact with volunteers at some level. All staff are expected to work cooperatively with volunteers and treat them with dignity and respect; they donate their time and energy to our cause. Education and Experience Required High school diploma is required, Bachelor's Degree preferred. 1 year of experience in animal welfare, customer service or equivalent preferred. Physical Demands and Working Conditions The conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, and animal bites/scratches when handling animals. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds with assistance. Potential exposure to sick, injured, and dangerous animals. McKamey Animal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We reserve the right to conduct criminal background checks and require drug testing of all employment candidates.

Job Type:

Part-time Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$16.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 30.0 per week

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