Alley Cat Advocates

Job Description

Position Title: Operations Assistant

Reports to: Operations Director

Location: Office/Clinic

FLSA status: Non-exempt,Full-Time

Position Available: Immediately

Salary: $16.00/hr

Hours: Second shift, Monday - Friday

Position Summary: Support the mission and operations of Alley Cat Advocates (ACA) by checking in trapped community cats to the ACA Community Cat Complex, discharging cats after surgery, and managing volunteers helping with these processes. Respond to community requests for assistance and scheduling needs. Support the Operations Director with occasional administrative tasks.

Essential Duties:

• Check-in trapped cats at Alley Cat Advocates Clinic 3 evenings a week, check health status, complete admission paperwork.
• Check health status and feed trapped cats whose surgery was earlier that day, 3 evenings a week.
• Discharge Cats from Alley Cat Advocates Clinic to their caretakers 3 evenings a week.
• Manage Saturday trap distribution and return (when applicable).
• Receive communications from Clinic Staff regarding ill/injured cats potentially needing medical care.
• Communicate with Operations Director regarding status of cats needing additional care per communication from Clinic Staff.
• Train and supervise volunteers assisting in check-in and discharge of community cats.
• Clean animal facility areas including holding racks for cats, cages, work areas, and public areas.
• Provide support to community members who call with questions regarding upcoming appointments.
• Return calls from the public inquiring about resources and/or scheduling appointments.
• Administer medications and vaccinations when necessary.
• Transport emergency medical cases to designated local hospitals (when applicable).
• Provide support to the Operations Director and Operations Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Exhibit passion for animal welfare
• Ability to assess cat medical concerns or emergencies and respond with appropriate level of care
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds short distances
• Ability to professionally promote Alley Cat Advocates position on issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Drive and calendaring
• Strong interpersonal skills: a team player, personable, professional, demonstrates initiative, uses tact and diplomacy, strong written and verbal communication
• Detail oriented with excellent record-keeping skills

Experience Desired:

• Knowledge and experience with community cats
• Leadership skills with the ability to train, encourage, and retain valuable volunteers
• Ability to educate people about the process of TNR in a clear and effective manner
• Cat handling experience

Additional Information

• Must be self-guided, requiring minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

To Apply

Send resume and the names and e-mail addresses of three references to contactus@alleycatadvocates.org for confidential consideration.

We desire a candidate who demonstrates a love of cats, outstanding interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability. The selected candidate will be a member of a highly motivated team determined to make Louisville the safest city in the country to be a community cat.

Alley Cat Advocates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40218: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person