Summary
Minimum starting salary is $18.15 per hour, depending on qualifications
Why Work For Waco
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate aboutJob SecurityDesire to give back
Minimum Qualifications Required
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of customer service experience
Preferred:
- Associate Degree marketing, business, or related field
- Animal care or veterinary experience
- Texas Driver's License
Position Overview
Under basic supervision, assists with implementing and evaluating marketing strategies to increase visibility, encourage visitors, and increase the adoption of animals in the City's shelter. Performs administrative functions and provides quality customer service assistance to visitors.
Position Responsibilities
- Assists with creating a marketing plan with a focus on increasing the adoption rate of animals in the Animal Shelter.
- Utilizes social media platforms to communicate with and engage the online community in matters related to the Animal Shelter.
- Maintains Animal Shelter web-site with up to date picture, announcements, events, statistics, testimonials, etc.
- Assists with crafting marketing literature; participates in media opportunities, including on-air interviews and feature stories.
- Plans and hosts special events, programs, activities, contests, etc. designed to increase adoption rates and further develop the shelter’s positive reputation in the community.
- Answers telephone; greets visitors; accepts donations.
- Answers questions about city policies, ordinances, and licensing requirements; explains city processes for intakes, surrendering of animals, and the filing of complaints.
- Prepares reports, daily deposits, and maintains records. Tracks marketing outreach statistics and adjusts as necessary to increase outreach.
- Coordinates adoption process and collaborates with rescue groups.
- Fills in for other operational roles as needed. This includes but is not limited to direct animal care, adoption, animal services, and foster care or medical support roles.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central