Overview
Clerical Assistant 2 Jobs in United States at Commonwealth of PA
Catmandu, Carson City’s cage-free no-kill cat rescue and sanctuary is seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) to join our very small, amazing and dedicated team
The position is 25 hours per week, from 11 am to 4 pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
We are looking for someone that has good communication/people skills as well as office experience and computer skills.
Duties include helping visitors; returning phone calls; answering and writing emails and social media messages; maintaining calendars and schedules; interacting with donors, potential volunteers, people wanting to surrender cats, potential adopters, fosters, members of the public seeking information or assistance, and other animal organizations, assisting with adoptions, giving tours, inputting data, social media posting, updating pet profiles, giving tours, processing forms, and performing other duties as necessary.
At all times there will be cats around. The ability to work with a cat on your desk or in your lap is required. Getting to know the cats, their individual personalities and backgrounds is an important part of the job. At Catmandu, all staff members are involved in helping the kitties have the best life possible and ensuring they stay healthy and happy.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Genuine love for cats and desire to help them achieve their best possible life.
· Outgoing, personable, patient, and professional; able to work and communicate well with a variety of people in a wide variety of situations.
· Calm demeanor and ability to handle stress.
· Tactful and diplomatic; able to handle delicate and difficult conversations if necessary.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and written communications.
· Comfortable and proficient with computers. Prefer experience with Windows, Outlook, Word, Dropbox and Excel. Able to learn new programs and software. Knowledge of shelter management databases is a plus.
· Good organizational and time management skills.
· Able to work with frequent interruptions and respond to changing priorities.
· Able to follow through on tasks and meet deadlines.
· Compassion for people and animals, while supporting the organization’s policies and procedures.
· Comfortable with cats of all ages and demeanors, ranging from very tame to semi-feral.
· Willing to accept and utilize homeopathy and holistic approaches to the cats’ mental and physical health in addition to standard veterinary care.
· Willing to constantly learn and integrate new information.
· Able to take initiative and make decisions.
· Able to problem solve
· Able to work with minimal supervision.
· Maturity, good judgment, and a professional personal appearance.
· Able to deal with occasionally stressful situations in a professional manner
Qualifications:
· Customer Service experience preferred
· Office experience preferred
· Familiarity with Microsoft products preferred
· Experience working in a cat rescue or shelter helpful.
· Ability to occasionally lift and carry 25 lbs, walk, lift, stretch and bend. Ability to move quickly if needed. Pretzel positions are occasionally required.
If this sounds like you and you would like to be part of an amazing organization, working in a cage-free, innovative environment as part of a small but mighty team making a big difference in the lives of cats and the people who love them, please apply for this position by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.25 – $14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
Day shift
Ability to Commute:
Carson City, NV 89701 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Clerical Assistant 2
Company: Commonwealth of PA
Location: United States
