Shelter Coordinator

Humane Society Dawson

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Job Details

Posted On: Jan 1, 2023

Advertised Until: Mar 1, 2023

Vacancies: 1

Hours: 5 hours/day, 5 days/week

Wage: $20/hour

Availability: Part Time

Duration: Term

Location: Dawson City, YT

Application Information

Contact Name: Humane Society Dawson

Apply With: Cover Letter / Resume / References

By Email: hsdawson@northwestel.net

Description/Duties

The Shelter Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Humane Society Dawson (HSD) including, but not limited to, animal care, staff supervision, overseeing volunteers and other shelter activities.

JOB DETAILS

Term position, starts ASAP until April 2023
Part-time: 5 hours/day, 5 days/week
Wage $20/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a positive, clean, safe and healthy environment for employees, volunteers, visitors and animals
Proper care and maintenance of animals; this includes feeding, exercising, organizing vet appointments and transportation, administering medicine and cleaning kennels
Hire, train and supervise weekend staff and volunteers; this includes setting work schedules/keeping time records, managing the Facebook volunteer page and calendar, and assigning tasks and duties
Coordinate and implement fundraising events
Apply for grants and programs
Promote humane education and animal care to the community
Maintain records of animal intakes, statistics, and other administrative duties
Writing and promoting animal bios for potential adoption, calling references of applicants, making informed decisions re; adoption, and following up on adopted animals
Follow Humane Society Dawson policies
Attend monthly Board meetings
Maintain general upkeep of shelter and yard
Other administrative tasks: interacting with visitors to the shelter; answering the phone and emails; managing the HSD website; managing social media

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to work with the public
Being an advocate for responsible animal ownership
Knowledge of public relations and staff management skills
Knowledge of website and Facebook page upkeep
Have good written and verbal communication skills
Be reliable and accountable
Able to work with a team and with a volunteer Board of Directors
Have good interpersonal skills
Must have own transportation to and from work (5-minute car ride from town)
Experience handling cash
Ability to work with somewhat flexible hours
Able to lift up to 32 kg (70 lbs)
First Aid Certificate recommended but not required

For more information, please contact Humane Society Dawson at 993-6900.