Job Type
Part-time
Description
Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 100 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice.
Purpose of Position: This position provides support to shelter operations by completing assigned cleaning and organizing duties in non-animal areas; prepping food and enrichment supplies; stocking and maintaining organization of equipment and supplies throughout the shelter. This position will also assist other operations departments as needed and as assigned by the manager/team leader.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation, cage wash, and cleaning of non-animal areas.
- Interact with all departments and assist with additional services such as deep cleaning, contagion exposure cleaning, and dish washing.
- Monitor, organize, and maintain food, supplies, and cleanliness of all food prep and storage areas.
- Perform supply inventory and assist with maintenance of equipment.
- Prep and maintain enrichment items.
- Organize and maintain donations as they are received.
- Organize and maintain supply organization and cleanliness of the order receiving area.
- Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
People Care
People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.
Competencies
Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources
Organizational Key Competencies
- Integrity and Ethics
- Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
- Customer and Community Focus
- Emotional Intelligence
- Excellence
Position Key Competencies
- Accountability
- Flexibility
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Managing resources
- Technical expertise
- Decision making
- Integrity
- Results oriented
- Time management
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Occasional lifting of animals and objects up to 75 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.
Part Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k)
- And more!
Compensation: $20.00 – $20.90 (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)
Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions, outline and adhere to timelines for projects, accomplish multiple tasks, work collaboratively with others and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to complete work without close supervision.
Required
- One year experience in a fast-paced, task-oriented role