Kennel Receptionist

Position Summary:

The Receptionist for the Belmont County Animal Shelter (BCAS) is an employee of the Belmont County Commission and, as such, shall comply with all rules, regulations, and directives of the Commission. The Receptionist shall report directly to the Dog Warden.

General Conduct:

· Follow all directives of the Dog Warden in a timely manner.

· Maintain confidentiality of records and activities at the shelter.

· Represent the interests of the BCAS in dealing with the public.

· Exhibit professional conduct, speech, and dress.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

General Office

· Answer phone calls.

· Check and respond to all emails daily.

· Disseminate messages promptly.

· Keep a log of calls with questions/complaints and refer them to the proper authority.

· Greet patrons and show animals.

· Maintain records, files, and office equipment.

· Keep the office space and equipment organized and clean.

· Prepare schedules.

· Prepare reports and/or other documents as directed by the Dog Warden.

· Market animals via Facebook, Petfinder, and other means as directed by the Dog Warden.

· Maintain a log of equipment and materials in Shelter Manager.

Fiscal Responsibilities

· Provide a receipt for all monies received for the day in the receipt book and enter into Shelter Manager.

· Provide the Dog Warden with a daily audit of money spent and received.

· Assure that all money collected for the day is counted and entered on the accounts receivable page and locked.

· Maintain a record of in-kind donations and their donor. Send thank you cards.

Maintain Shelter Manager Program

· The Receptionist is responsible for assuring that the Shelter Manager program is kept up to date and print documents as needed.

· Assure that any animal admitted to the shelter is photographed and entered into the system on the day of their arrival at the shelter.

· Print cage cards and update as needed.

· Maintain fiscal records.

· Maintain records of animal adoptions.

· Maintain records of persons who apply to and/or adopt animals.

· Maintain records of equipment and supplies in shelter.

Skills and Knowledge:

· Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

· Must be able to work well with others

· Must achieve or maintain office and computer skills.

· Computers skills with proficiency in data entry required. Shelter Manager a plus.

Unusual Work Conditions:

· Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises.

· Exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes.

· Possible exposure to contagious diseases.

Education:

· High school education.

Required Qualifications:
Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have dependable transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.97 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16