Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at the Humane Society of Ventura County. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and promotes equality in the workplace. We are seeking individuals with exemplary character and skills to help us accomplish our mission of promoting the health, safety, welfare, compassionate care, and protection of all animals through education and community outreach programs.

This position is Performs services related to the health and well-being of animals. Bi-lingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Understand, support, and articulate shelter policies and philosophies to the public in a positive and effective manner.
• Answer phones and direct incoming calls appropriately.
• Dispatch service calls to Humane Officers.
• Receive the public in a courteous and professional manner, providing complete and accurate information.
• Maintain an aesthetically pleasing and organized work environment.
• Assist prospective owners in the selection of animals for adoption, the preparation of adoption forms, and notification to new owners of the free pet examination offer.
• Maintain a list of prospective pet owners and contact them when the desired type of animal is available.
• Assist in identifying owners of lost animals.
• Admit incoming animals – fill out paperwork, vaccinate and de-worm if necessary.
• Maintain all files in a neat and orderly manner.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General knowledge of, and genuine compassion for, domestic animals and wildlife.
• Strong interpersonal skills; works well and communicates effectively with the general public, other staff members, and volunteers
• Uses good judgment.
• Efficient clerical skills including accurate paperwork completion and data entry.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Flexible; capable of working both independently and as a member of a team.
• Accurately comprehends and interprets written and verbal instruction and procedures.
• Works effectively under pressure and able to work on a variety of tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Able to lift and/or carry animals and materials weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, stand, walk, run and extend arms above the shoulder.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires weekend availability. Work is performed within an animal shelter where loud noises, disease, and exposure to hazards are possible. Physical requirements may include bending, standing for long periods, stooping, reaching and other physical demands.

Job Type: Full time. 8-hour day shift, weekends as needed.