What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant/Kennel Support position at Jagersbo Kennels?
We are looking for a responsible, dog loving Office Assistant / Kennel Support person to work flexible hours at Jagersbo Kennel. We are looking for a long term candidate that will be available throughout the whole year. Hours range from 6:30am - 10:30 am, 2:30pm - 6:30pm. This is a part time position. We are hoping we can offer more full time hours as the summer approaches, dependent on clientel. We are able to offer 9-21 hours a week. Week day and weekend shifts are available.
Duties include: assisting in daily office needs, dog intake and pick up for boarding and daycare, making reservations, answering email/phone requests, simple cash and check transactions, minor computer work, cleaning duties and attending to our canine guests- which does include feeding, medicating, bathing and playing with them. This candidate should be able to handle all kinds of dogs- small, large, old, puppy-like. They should be able to handle dogs that are people aggressive or dog aggressive, and know what to do during these situations. Also, the ideal candidate should have good communication skills, high knowledge of dogs, and basic computer knowledge. They should have a good independent work ethic as most shifts you will work alone once trained properly.
Responsibilities
- Answer phone calls and emails
- Organize and schedule reservations for boarding/day care
- Coordinate dog check in/out for boarding and daycare
- Kennel cleaning
- Monitor health and well being of our canine guests
- Skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Pleasant and effective customer interaction
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Ability to lift, bend, mop with the possibility of lifting up to 50lbs
- Loving demeanor towards dogs
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Why are you qualified for this role? What experience do you have with dogs?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17