Community Outreach Assistant: Anchorage Animal Care & Control

DUS Website•Anchorage, AK

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

With supervision under the Anchorage Animal Care & Control (AACC) Community Outreach Manager, the Community Outreach Assistant serves as the administrative support function for both the volunteer and public relations programs ran by the Shelter. This position will have the ability to help in all areas around the Shelter and requires a high level of professionalism, initiative, motivation, customer service and must demonstrative the ability to use sound judgement while interacting with the public, AACC partners, and other employees. The position has a 40-hour work week with comprehensive benefits package and PTO available!

Requirements

Minimum age 18
High School Diploma or GED
Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
Minimum one year of experience in an administrative support role
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
Good time management skills with the ability to perform assigned tasks efficiently and safely
Strong customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an animal welfare agency
Experience administering or managing social media
Experience administering or leading a function within a volunteer program.

Responsibilities

Serves as administrative assistant to the Community Outreach Manager and must have a thorough working knowledge of all the various functions and programs offered by AACC.
Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and support for the Public Relations, social media, and Volunteer Coordination programs.
Assists with recruitment and screening of prospective volunteers
Oversees daily volunteers’ activities
Monitors and updates social networking outreach for AACC, as well as updates the AACC section of the Municipal website, as needed. Current social channels include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and NextDoor
Provides tours of AACC to the public, school groups, and other requesting parties
Works closely with news media, community leaders, and others to increase public awareness of the organization and its roles, services, and objectives
Helps to coordinate marketing and promotion of special events
Participates in animal behavior assessment program
Aids in the planning of events and special events
Helps to maintain an atmosphere where opinions and suggestions for program development and shelter improvements are encouraged.
Participates in regular or special training to upgrade or improve job skills, knowledge, performance or professionalism
Represents Denali Universal Services in a positive, courteous, and professional manner
Other related work as assigned, including cross training on other positions