Description
An Animal Services Coordinator performs intermediate work in support of administrative needs for the animal care shelter, animal adoption center, owner surrender and intake office and animal control service operations. The Animal Services Coordinator performs data entry, answers phones, provides public assistance and dispatches Officers; keeping records, reports and files; receiving monies and preparing financial documents. A working knowledge of Microsoft office, Word, Excel is required to perform essential job responsibilities. An understanding of handling and caring for animals is helpful in learning some of the animal intake responsibilities. This position is part of the Animal Services Department charged with providing animal care, shelter, adoption, and control services for the County. The Department reports directly to the County Manager and has an Animal Advisory Board.
Minimum Education And Experience
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Prefer six (6) months related animal care experience or training.
Special Comments
Must have valid NC driver's license. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. At times this is a physically demanding job requiring a great deal of lifting and restraining of living as well as deceased animals under conditions which include loud noise and bad odors. Applicant must be able to stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch/stoop/squat, twist upper body and lift up to 50 pounds.
