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Consider working for an organization where all employees are passionate about what they do and truly care about their organization's mission. That's what people find at the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Since every staff member has some interaction with the public, we strive to hire enthusiastic people who not only consider themselves animal lovers, but also "people" people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

If interested in any of the positions listed below, follow the instructions specified in the position description. If there are no instructions in the position description, please print our Application for Employment, complete all sections, and return it via email or postal mail, along with a cover letter, to:

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12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo CA 94401
19 Fax: 650/685-0678
Email: Human Resources at careers@PHS-SPCA.org

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Last updated: February 1, 2012

Currently open positions are:

Part Time Administrative Assistant for the Behavior Department


Part Time Administrative Assistant for the Behavior Department

Division: Customer & Community Relations
Reports To: Behavior Manager
FLSA status: Non-exempt Part Time (10 hours/week)
Salary:  $10.00/hour

Summary:

Support the Animal Behavior Department by processing all dog training and behavior consultations requests offered for the public.  PHS-SPCA, an open-door shelter which accepts all animals, has placed 100% of healthy (physically and behaviorally) dogs and cats into new homes since 2003. The Behavior Department uses positive-only reinforcement at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Field dog training classes and behavior consultations calls
  • Process registrations, class assignments, prepare rosters, and materials for each class
  • Communicate actively with the trainers and the customers
  • Perform administrative duties and other projects as assigned by Department Manager
  • Maintain a positive, educational approach with a willingness to listen when dealing with the public, the staff and volunteers

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have good customer service skills and previous computer experience (Microsoft office, Microsoft Outlook). Ability to work well with and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, staff and volunteers. Attention to detail. Must be highly motivated toward the welfare and humane treatment of all animals.


 

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