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Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

Animal Adoption Coordinator

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What they do

An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.

$56,499 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join the Adoptions Team at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter! If this sounds like the job for you, apply today! Facilitates adoptions of the shelter animals by evaluating both the potential adopter as well as the animal in an effort to find the best possible match.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Approach clients in a diplomatic and tactful manner in order to assist with the adoption process Must be able to remove personal opinions/views/judgement in order to make the appropriate animal/client match in a professional manner Data entry of all items relating to the approval of animal adoptions Identifies animal needs during the adoption process and makes the appropriate arrangements, if needed, prior to completing the adoption Assists Client Services with front desk duties as needed Ability to handle cleaning of adoption areas (ie: urine, fecal matter, bodily fluids, dirt and mud) Be able to handle and work with animals of all breeds, size and temperament
QUALIFICATIONS
Must support the Shelter's mission, policies and practices Must be able to provide accurate information to the public at all times Must have the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public Must have good oral and written skills General knowledge of care, cleaning and housing of domestic animals Ability to multi-task, organize and perform detailed tasks efficiently and with accuracy Maturity, good judgment and a professional disposition Must be computer literate Must have excellent phone etiquette Must be available to work weekends and some Holidays
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Pay:
$10.00 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to
Commute:
Clarks Summit, PA 18411 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Clarks Summit, PA 18411: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person