Customer Care & Adoption Counselor

Customer Care & Adoption Counselor Midlands Humane Society Council Bluffs, IA Job Details Part-time From $15 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Pet care Record keeping Computer operation Phone communication Customer service Filing Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Animal handling Data entry Animal welfare Clerical experience Productivity software Phone etiquette File organization Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description The customer care team member is responsible for providing service to the public, staff, and the Midlands Humane Society.

Principal Duties:

• Greet, assist, and direct the public.
• Perform data entry for all customer service activities and other shelter departments.
• Assist staff and customers with adoptions.
• Reconcile cash, checks, and credit card payments with data entry to the system.
• Maintain, balance, and reconcile individual daily cash drawers.
• Answer shelter phones and provide appropriate information to callers.
• Accept monetary and material donations from the public
• Resolve customer complaints in person and on the phone
• Assist in the intake and processing of all surrendered animals brought into the shelter.
• Prescreen owner surrendered animals for entry into adoption program
• Record and report and behavior and/or medical observations on incoming animals
• Return impounded animals to owners as appropriate and collect fees.
• Maintain shelter files and database.
• Write clear and concise memos and letters.
• Complete customer lost and found reports and walk public through stray kennels to identify pets.
• Represent the Midlands Humane Society in a professional, compassionate manner to the public.
• Work closely with other shelter staff to ensure proper handling of all animals and provide quality service to the public.
• Facilitate offsite adoption and community engagement events
• Load and transport animals and supplies to offsite events
• Engage & manage volunteers at offsite adoption and community engagement events Essential Qualifications
• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Computer, filing and general clerical skills-proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must possess maturity, good judgment, and professional manner
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Pleasant manner in telephone and personal contacts
• Ability to work with animals without allergic reaction
• Ability to identify and properly handle aggressive animals
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to calmly deal with irate or anxious customers
• Able to lift to 50 lbs. Working Conditions & Hours Typical shifts times can be seen below. This position is for 20 to 30 hours a week or 3-4 shifts. We cannot accommodate partial shifts at this time. Current MHS Business Hours (subject to change): Monday
• Friday 12:00 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m.
• 5:00 p.m. Regular Sunday events Must be willing to work irregular hours and overtime including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Background check and drug screen are mandatory
• Schedule may vary depending on the needs of the Midlands Humane Society shelter operation.

This job description is intended to be illustrative. Every duty expected of this position is not listed above. This is not a contract and the Board of Directors reserves the right to change its contents at any time. The MHS complies with the guidelines set forth in the ADA Act of 1990 and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, or status as a disabled veteran of the Vietnam era. The MHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off

Work Location:

In person