Part-Time Animal Shelter Assistant

City of Rohnert Park•Rohnert Park, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of RP is looking for an outgoing, organized, hard-working Part-time Animal Shelter Assistant. The City of Rohnert Park is seeking two (2) compassionate, caring and hardworking individuals to fill a Part Time Animal Shelter Assistant position. This recruitment is open until filled and will also create an eligibility list which may be used for future openings. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. This position is budgeted to work an average of 20 hours per week (up to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year, i.e. July 1st through June 30th) and requires flexibility in work hours at the City's 365 days a year Animal Shelter. There are no fringe benefits with this part-time hourly "at will" position.

Requirements

Sufficient education, training and/or experience to successfully perform the duties assigned to the Part-Time Animal Shelter Assistant.
Education equivalent to a high school diploma
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and a good driving record is required
Must be 18 years of age
Must be available year-round and able to work a flexible schedule.
Techniques for properly handling and caring for animals
Operation and functions of an animal shelter
Physical and behavioral characteristics of domestic animals; breed identification
Basic office functions, working with the public, and customer service skills
Basic math and cashiering skills
Computers and standard software programs and web-based programs
Risk management policies, procedures and techniques
Proper documentation and recordkeeping
Safely assess and handle scared or fractious animals
Perform data entry quickly and accurately
Write legibly
Effectively and safely handle a variety of animals, including fractious dogs, feral cats, and occasionally, exotic animals
Lift and carry a maximum of 50 pounds (i.e. animals, bags of litter, etc.)
Process payments
Perform basic math transactions
Maintain accurate records
Follow oral and written directions
Deal effectively and tactfully with the general public
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Learn and utilize new technology

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required
Two years of animal-related work experience, paid or unpaid, is preferred
Possession of a Euthanasia Certificate is desirable

Responsibilities

Assists in the operation and maintenance of the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter, including cleaning kennels, cages, dishes and litter boxes; feeding, medicating and exercising the animals; cooperatively works with other staff and volunteers, including junior volunteers; assists in the intake of strays and owner-surrendered animals, and the redemption and adoption of animals from the Shelter; helps maintain records; provides front counter and phone coverage; and performs related work as required.
Cleans, feeds, and medicates animals
Clean animal enclosures and cages, scoop and change out litterboxes, and keeps all areas of the Shelter clean and sanitary
Ensures animals are properly cared for
Assists with the sale of animal licenses and the collection of established fees
Assists members of the public seeking to redeem an impounded animal or adopt an animal
Performs front office duties including maintaining daily records, answering incoming calls and completes simple reports; answers citizen inquiries and provides shelter information to the public; conduct tours of the facility
Oversees adoption events at business, farmers markets and other off site locations
Assists in Volunteer Program coordination including recruiting volunteers, training new volunteers, tracking work schedules, and providing orientations to new volunteers
Receives and records payment for licenses and adoptions as needed
Provides customer service at the front counter in person and on the phone
Utilizes computers and computer software programs; assists with updating website and social media sites that promote Animal Shelter programs, services and events
Washes dishes, laundry, and performs janitorial duties
Exercises good judgment when dealing with difficult situations and customers
Assists in the intake of strays or owner-surrendered animals
Assists with euthanasia of animals as necessary
Provides input on temperament of animals
May drive animals to vet offices for medical attention
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of a disaster or emergency
May attend and/or oversee adoption events that include transporting animals and oversight of on-site adoptions
Performs other duties as assigned