Snip Office Assistant

Summary of Purpose: Perform office duties while providing the highest level of client services.

Duties (Essential Functions):

• Promptly and courteously answer telephones
• Respond to inquiries and schedule surgery appointments; ensure appropriate number of surgeries are scheduled per day
• Greet clients at the front desk
• Input data into clinic software
• Perform animal check-in/check-out procedures
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of office and public areas
• Sort and deliver mail
• Assist supervision of clinic volunteers in front office
• Other duties as assigned by SNIP Office Supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Great interpersonal skills both in person and by phone with clients, staff and volunteers
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
• Demonstrated attention to detail; ability to process paperwork accurately and efficiently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Punctual and dependable
• Humane attitude toward animals
• Accept, support, and represent KHS core values, programs, policies and procedures

• Background Check Required

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Frequent bending, reaching, feeling and or handling, kneeling, walking and standing on a regular basis while performing job functions
• Individual will have extended periods of sitting, talking and listening
• Occasionally lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to or exceeding 35 lbs.
• Includes working in an indoor desk environment as well as working with animals in a kennel/shelter setting (indoor/outdoor) with potential for exposure to allergens, zoonotic diseases, and cleaning chemicals

Become a part of the Kentucky Humane Society family! We are looking for animal lovers with customer service skills who want to make a lasting difference for needy pets in our area.
The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), located in Louisville, KY, is a private, nonprofit organization that is Kentucky's largest pet adoption agency. KHS is also the state's oldest animal welfare organization, founded in 1884.
Are you passionate about being a champion for companion animals? Do you embrace optimism and compassion, meeting everyone with an open mind, kindness and respect? Would you like to inspire others and lead the change our communities need? If so, please check out our website for employment opportunities at KHS!

Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan