Auburn Valley Humane Society enriches the lives of companion animals and people through animal sheltering, programs and community engagement. Together, we strive to be a model of excellence in animal welfare.

We recognize our employees are our most important resource and the basis for our success. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences and cultures within our workforce. Join us!

We are seeking a Purr-ista (Café Associate) to provide great customer service while preparing and serving food & beverages. You’ll also care for the cats onsite and support interactions and adoptions!

Who you are:

· A professional experienced in retail or animal welfare looking to bring those joys together.

· You practice “We” thinking and recognize that teamwork is the key to success.

· You bring an incredibly positive attitude and a commitment to doing a task to completion.

· You are committed to a growth mindset and positive, proactive change.

What you’ll be doing (as part of a team with training):

· Promoting a positive image of the organization through excellent customer service

· Preparing food and beverages to order

· Scheduling and monitoring animal interactions

· Operating the point of sale system and cash register for purchases

· Ensuring all areas are maintained to health and safety standards

· Keeping animal areas clean and calming

· License all animals in accordance with regulations

· Manage all animal adoptions

What you’ll need to be successful (minimum requirements):

· Work experience in retail or animal welfare.

· A valid and active WA food work card.

· Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, verbal or written, in repetitious tasks and one-off situations.

· A proven record of dependability.

· Strong communication skills to demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, tact, compassion, and sound judgment to your coworkers and community members.

· High proficiency in learning new software systems.

· Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, and/or stoop for entire shift / extended periods of time; hear sufficiently; regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

What we’d love if you had (preferred requirements):

· Work experience in food & beverage service.

· Work experience in animal retail or welfare.

What you can expect working here:

· Professional growth and development.

· Tips in addition to hourly wage.

· A benefits plan including:

o Sick Leave

o 100% Match to 401K Contributions (up to 4% of salary)

o Employee Assistance Program accessible 24/7

o Employee pet wellness program & discounts

Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) and all parts of its organization is committed to an inclusive work environment that is full of opportunity for all, with a workforce that reflects the region’s diversity. At the core of it all, our approach is shaped by a strong respect for people. AVHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. AVHS uses E-Verify to verify the ability of all new employees to legally work in the United States. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Restaurant type:

• Coffee shop
• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Animal welfare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food & beverage sales: 1 year (Required)
• Barista: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person