Project Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Compassion for animals and the people who love and care for them.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining organized records.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general animal care principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with various departments, personnel, vendors, volunteers and outside agencies.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on shelter needs.
• Must have a means of travel that ensures prompt arrival for work shifts.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years’ experience in animal related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the standards and values of LifeLine Animal Project: Save Lives -- Build Community -- Be Exceptional Stewards -- Be Courageous -- Be Compassionate -- Take Responsibility -- Respect, Embrace and Celebrate Diversity
• Take responsibility to enter notes and coordinate schedules for surgeries, appointments, and rechecks.
• Answer emails, prepare paperwork, and import medical notes.
• Enter vaccines and lab results.
• Answer any questions with compassion.
• Exhibit exceptional stewardship by attaching records to the animal’s file in PetPoint.
• Fill and refill medications and handle medication administration.
• Courageously assist with proper animal restraint.
• Respect, embrace, and celebrate diversity by always operating with a judgement-free mindset and welcome visitors with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Help build a community of animal welfare advocates by supporting and engaging the volunteers who aid LifeLine.
• Continue education by participating in LifeLine’s 40-hour annual training requirement.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
• Other tasks as assigned to help save lives.

Benefits

• 40-hour annual training requirement