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Want to work someplace where you can really make a difference? Check the space below for current job opportunities at Animal Friends. And don't forget--we depend on volunteers to do many different kinds of work! Click here to join us as a volunteer now. Animal Friends is an equal opportunity employer, and gives equal consideration to all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, disability, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. Adoption and Admissions Counselor Children’s Webpage Intern for Animal Friends Education Intern (Fall)
Reports To: Kennel Supervisor Status: Part-time, Hourly Position Job Overview: The Animal Caregiver’s primary duties involve direct care of the shelter animals. This care involves feeding and medication of the animals and cleaning of the cages, as well as general cleaning of the entire shelter and office areas. Animal Caregivers are in direct contact with the public, volunteers and other shelter staff and thus a positive, friendly attitude and ability to work with others are essential components of this position. The candidate must also embrace the programs and mission of Animal Friends. Responsibilities: To care for the shelter’s animals, the Animal Caregiver will: (1) Keep cages clean at all times, scrubbing daily and disinfecting as directed; To assist in veterinary care of the shelter’s animals, the Animal Caregiver will: (1) Assist veterinary technicians with treatments and exams; To assist in building maintenance, the Animal Caregiver will: (1) Clean office areas and bathrooms; The Animal Caregiver will maintain a professional, courteous demeanor with customers, volunteers and staff at all times. Relationships: Reports directly to the Kennel Supervisor. Actively engages with the Adoption, Medical, Volunteer and Behavior/Obedience Training Departments. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Must have access to dependable transportation and openness to local travel. Valid driver’s license preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and some holidays. Must be able to work special events including, but not limited to, Bark in the Park and Black Tie & Tails. Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Shelter work can be physically demanding. Must have a sincere interest in the work, programs and mission of Animal Friends, Inc. Adoption and Admissions Counselor Reports To: Adoption and Admissions Coordinator Job Overview: Adoption and Admissions Counselors are the most public face of Animal Friends, setting the tone for our clients’ experiences at the resource center. This position requires a person with flexibility and public relations augmented by a compassionate spirit. It is essential that the incumbent have communication and organizational skills, computer knowledge and a sincere interest in serving both people and animals. The candidate must also be knowledgeable about Animal Friends and enhance the programs and mission of the organization. Responsibilities: The primary function of the Adoption and Admissions Counselor is to assist the public in all phases of the adoption process starting with admitting animals and ending with adoption follow-ups. Participate in the adoption process, including: 1) admitting animals to Animal Frends according to the admissions policies and procedures; 2)proactively assisting prospective owners in the selection of animals while promoting animals to the adopting public; 3) preparing adoption applications and agreements; 4) advising new owners of Animal Friends’ contractual requirements, including medical care, lost pet procedures and change of address notification. 5) contacting adopters to follow up with them following adoption and providing supportive resources and counseling as appropriate. Maintain daily working knowledge and understanding of kennel availability within the shelter to appropriately communicate current admissions restrictions to the public. Professionally communicates admission guidelines to all requests in a timely manner offering alternative resources when needed. Assist in maintaining a list of animals awaiting admittance to the shelter. Implement foster programs. Maintain a familiarity with all shelter animals including animals available for adoption, foster care and also available for home-to-home placement. Assist with off-site adoption events. Assist in maintaining a list of prospective pet owners, contacting them when the desired type of pet is available. Review shelter records to identify owners of lost pets. Maintain lost and found department. Compile daily records required by Animal Friends through use of Chameleon software. Participate in customer service and other seminars as assigned. Maintain a clean and organized environment including sweeping, mopping, glass-cleaning and other light duties as assigned. Maintain a professional, courteous demeanor with clients, volunteers and employees at all times. Relationships: Reports directly to the Adoption and Admissions Coordinator. Actively engages with the Animal Care, Medical, and Behavior Departments. Works with Volunteer Coordinator and volunteers.
Previous customer service and/or public relations experience required. Must be a team player but also able to handle difficult situations independently Must have animal handling experience. Must have a basic knowledge of animal behavior issues and a general understanding of animal health-related concerns. Must possess excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, computer literacy, organizational ability and time management skills. Must have access to dependable transportation and openness to local travel. Valid PA driver’s license preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and some holidays. Must be able to work special events including, but not limited to, Bark in the Park and Black Tie & Tails. Must be able to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. Shelter work can be physically demanding. Must have a sincere interest in the work, programs and mission of Animal Friends, Inc.
Please forward resumes to Jody Gerhard at jgerhard@thinkingoutsidethecage.org. No phone calls please.
Chameleon Database Support Intern Supervisor(s): Objectives: Responsibilities: Communicate with HLP Inc. Chameleon Software support team via phone, email, and GoTo meetings Regular meetings with Operations Department team members to update each other on what is needed and what has been completed Qualifications: Must have strong written and verbal communication skills Must have the ability to complete very specific tasks and follow explicit instructions relating to data tracking Must have the desire and ability to work independently while also being able to occasionally work and communicate in a team environment Willingness to maintain confidentiality Must be proficient in Crystal Report writing Familiarity with Chameleon animal shelter software is preferred, but not required (http://www.chameleonbeach.com/) Parameters: Must sign confidentiality agreement Approximately 20 hours per week for a term to be defined with chosen applicant(s). Weekly hours may be flexible. This is an unpaid position Children’s Webpage Intern for Animal Friends The Children’s Webpage Intern is responsible for developing a webpage for children on Animal Friends’ webpage, Application deadline: September 11, 2010.
Animal Friends’ fall Education Intern is responsible for assisting the Education Coordinator in on-site and off-site presentations (responsible pet care and dog bite prevention) and children’s shelter tours (grades preK – 8). The intern will help plan and coordinate on- and off-site special events including but not limited to Paws in the Park (October), Junior Girl Scout Pet Care Badge Day (October or November), and Holidays with Heart (early December). The Education Intern will attend Animal Friends’ general volunteer orientation, Humane Education Orientation, and a dog handling workshop prior to and/or at the beginning of the internship. While the Education Intern will be required to handle dogs during presentations and tours, only those applicants genuinely interested in working with children, and not only animals, should apply. Requirements: Term of position: Compensation: Start date: October 2010 Application deadline: September 17, 2010 Animal Friends is a non-profit companion animal resource center serving the needs of pets and people since 1943. Our progressive programs have been nationally recognized and include humane rescue, shelter and adoption services for over 2,500 pets annually, humane education, pet behavior classes, pet-assisted therapy, wellness programs and more. In addition, Animal Friends is leading the way towards ending pet overpopulation in western Pennsylvania through comprehensive, community-wide spay/neuter programming. Animal Friends is supported by donors, 700 volunteers and a staff dedicated to ensuring the well being of companion animals, while ending overpopulation, abuse and unwarranted euthanasia. For more information, visit http://www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org. Part-Time Low-Cost Spay Neuter (LCSN) Veterinary Technician/Assistant Practices superlative customer service standards as determined by the organization, with a focus on client education. Oversee the cleanliness of mobile clinic, surgery areas and equipment and animal recovery areas to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. Supports the shelter functioning, and specifically the Operations Department, as requested. This includes but is not limited to tasks associated with and participation at special events and specifically Bark in the Park, Annual Telethon and Black Tie & Tails, and daily events such as Open Paw behavior training and AM briefings. Complies with applicable organization and program procedures and policies. Assists with other related duties as requested. Relationships: Must possess a minimum of three years prior work experience in animal care or in a veterinary environment. Experience with TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) and feral cats preferred. Must be proficient in venipuncture, stool sample reading, record keeping and animal restraint. Ability to work a flexible schedule; regular weekend hours and on-call duty required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations. Must have basic computer literacy, organizational ability, teamwork and time management skills. Must be able to follow verbal and/or written direction and respond positively to direction and supervision. Must be comfortable working with and around animals, including feral cats. Must have access to dependable transportation and openness to local travel. Valid driver’s license preferred. Must be able to work special events including, but not limited to, Bark in the Park and Black Tie & Tails. Must have a sincere interest in the work, programs and mission of Animal Friends, Inc. To apply, send cover letter and resume to: Carol Whaley
Veterinary Technician/Assistant Reports to: Medical Coordinator Status: Part-Time Hourly Position and Full-Time Positions are both available Job Overview: The Veterinary Technician/Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality animal care while maintaining the highest standards of medical care. The Veterinary Technician/ Assistant must ensure a humane environment for all the animals entrusted to the organization’s care. The Veterinary Technician/Assistant, with guidance from the organization’s Medical Coordinator and veterinarians, administers and coordinates the activities of the Medical Department in collaboration with the departments of Animal Care, Adoption, Behavior, Foster and Volunteer. It is the responsibility of the Veterinary Technician/ Assistant to support and carry out the organization’s mission statement, goals, and objectives. Responsibilities: Medical and Administrative Activities:
Relationships: Reports directly to the Medical Coordinator. Works collaboratively with the departments of Animal Care, Adoption, Behavior, Foster and Volunteer. Qualifications:
To apply, send resume and cover letter to Celeste Burbridge, Medical Coordinator, at cburbridge@ThinkingOutsideTheCago.org.
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