Essential job responsibilities:

• Coordinate, plan and carry out Petsmart and other adoption events in conjunction with other offsite team members
• Provide the public with information about CAA.
• Counsel potential adopters about basic animal care, housing, and medical responsibilities as directed by Standard Operating Procedures and provided materials.
• Process off-site adoptions.
• Transport animals to and from off-site events.
• Provide and supervise the care of animals at off-site events.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Work 20 - 25 hours per week, primarily on the weekends and evenings
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Follow the mission of CAA.
• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness
• Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual.
• Self-starter.
• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior.
• Be safe and confident around all dog sizes and cats.
• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.
• Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.
• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player.
• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills;customer service oriented.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule.
• Familiarity with basic word processing systems and medical data and management programs

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Louisiana State Driver’s License

Physical Demands: The work is performed at the shelter in all areas and offsite events. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for short to moderate periods of time; lift and carry up to 40 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.50 - $12.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70820: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person