Seasonal Animal Event and Client Services Worker

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Seasonal Animal Event and Client Services Worker within the DuPage County Animal Services Department. This position will support a variety of public-facing areas of animal shelter operations and make meaningful connections with our community of animal lovers. This position requires a motivated team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to fostering positive relationships between people and pets. 

This position is eligible for Paid Leave hours at a proportional rate based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work.  For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

DuPage County is an equal opportunity employerResponsibilities Include:

• Assisting with on-site educational programs and shelter tours
• Leading summer camp activities
• Accompanying the Education team to off-site presentations or promotional events
• Greeting visitors in our lobby, answering general questions and some light office work
• Assist shelter photographer with capturing animal photos

No minimum academic requirements. 

Preferred Candidate will have:

• Ability to get along with others in the workplace
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of (or the ability to learn) the tools and techniques used in the humane handling of animals
• Strong spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to provide instruction to adults and children of all ages.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required

A pre-employment background check is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.    

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, in extreme outside weather conditions, with hazardous materials, with fumes or airborne particles, with the risk of electric shock, and in cramped or confined spaces.