Qualifications/Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and shelter software.
• Humane attitude towards animals.
• Must be able to effectively restrain dogs more than 100lbs.
• Ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia decisions.
• Supports and represents IVHS & SPCA and SGVHS core values, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Mandarin) preferred.
• 1 year of experience working for a non-profit rescue group, humane society, municipal shelter, or other animal welfare agency preferred.
Knowledge & Abilities:
• Customer-centric, open-minded approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with an open adoption process.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends and evenings, as required.
• Excellent communication skills to develop healthy relationships with staff, volunteers, and donors.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
• Work is performed in a setting within an animal shelter facility. Regular exposure to animal shelter conditions including odors, airborne particles, and animal fur/dander.
• Must be able to:
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Routinely lift 50 pounds and perform strenuous daily activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
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Extensive direct handling, carrying, and restraining of animals, both large and small.
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Work at a computer for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, sitting, arm, and hand motion.
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Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
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Carrying of supplies and equipment.
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Occasional running to apprehend loose animals evading capture.
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Able to tolerate loud animal noises and objectionable odors.
• Exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
• Regular movement about the campus to coordinate work.
Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. Core Values:
Pawsitive- Embracing optimism at all times with animals, ourselves, each other, and our community.
Innovative- Leading the change our communities need with commitment to our mission.
Collaborative- Synergy and cooperation with partners and stakeholders to improve lifesaving.
Kindness- Meeting everyone with compassion and respect.
Supplemental Information:
Only those candidates whose applications and resumes most clearly demonstrate the job-related experience, education, and training sought by Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Placement in the position shall be contingent upon the successful completion of a written test with a minimum score of 80%, reference check, prior employment check, Live Scan, and pre-employment medical exam including a drug test.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
