Animal Shelter Administrative Assistant - Non-Profit

Needy Paws Animal Shelter is a private, non-profit, managed-intake, no-kill animal shelter located in Clarksville, AR. Our mission is to help pets and pet owners in need through sheltering, adoption, education, spay and neuter, and community outreach.

Purpose of Position: The Assistant Shelter Manager will be expected to uphold the vision, mission, goals, and core values of Needy Paws Animal Shelter. The Assistant Shelter Manager is responsible for co-leading daily operations including overseeing staff and volunteers, managing animal intake and disposition, and animal care. The Assistant Shelter Manager is responsible for making recommendations to the Shelter Manager (and thereby the Board of Directors) that are in the best interest of the organization. The Assistant Shelter Manager will be responsible for promoting the spay/neuter voucher program, assisting with adoptions at the Shelter and any off-site adoptions, and any other programs as determined by the Board of Directors. The Assistant Shelter Manager shall be available to the officers, committees, and members of the board of directors for professional consultation in connection with the affairs and activities of Needy Paws Animal Shelter.

Required skills include, but are not limited to the following: A current working knowledge of companion animal care, including vaccinating, drawing blood, running routine health tests, and animal sheltering. The Assistant Shelter Manager will to continue to stay up to date on national recognized best practices regarding animal welfare, as well as local, state, and national laws governing animal care. This position requires strong motivational skills, management skills, and interpersonal skills with staff, volunteers, and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the mental and physical health, well-being, and placement of all shelter animals, including maintaining a working relationship with local veterinarians and consulting with them on general and specific matters, as necessary.
• Acquisition of materials, supplies and equipment, within the operating or program budget.
• Maintaining professional, working relationships with other animal welfare organizations in an effort to further our cause and realize our mission statement.
• Attend board meetings with our Management Team and Needy Paws Board of Directors.
• Manage inventory and supplies for shelter operations, including but not limited to cleaning supplies, animal care supplies, and medical supplies.
• Ensure organizational compliance of best practices for shelter vaccination and parasite prevention protocols.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly and work with animals that may not be trained, socialized, etc.
• Responsible for carrying out other such duties and tasks as may be assigned by the Board of Directors from time to time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Describe your animal handling experience, including any medical, animal training, or other relevant experience.

Experience:

• PROFESSIONAL Animal handling: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary assistant or similar: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15