Recruitment: local nonprofit
animal rescue & advocacy organization seeks a dynamic individual who is
passionate about saving adoptable and treatable shelter cats and dogs.
The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, yet be able to
compromise and work well in a team environment, to help the organization grow,
stabilize its funding sources, and increase its effectiveness in the community.
The financial compensation is presently relatively low, but is planned
to increase commensurate with the individual’s contribution to the success of
the organization.
S.A.R.A.’s
Treasures
THRIFT
A
Successful Shift Supervisor will demonstrate the ability to:
* Work cooperatively and
effectively, performing duties necessary to the daily operations
of S.A.R.A.’s Treasures. Communicate effectively with the
Manager, Assistant
Manager, Executive Director &
Board of Directors concerning the organization.
* Work
cooperatively and congenially, in a supervisory role, with other employees
&
volunteers of various ages and
backgrounds. Demonstrate a positive
attitude to
changes, suggestions, and feedback.
* Be courteous and helpful to
all donors, customers, volunteers, employees and all other
visitors to the shop.
* Lift & carry up to 30
pounds regularly, bend & scoop multiple cat litter boxes, stand for
extended periods of time, climb 3-6 foot ladders to reach items and
cats.
* Always arrive punctually to work
and stay until all essential work is completed.
* Handle cash accurately.
Operate a computer, cash register, credit card machine and
other shop equipment effectively.
* Ensure shop is kept as
clean, neat and safe as reasonably possible.
* Thoroughly learn S.A.R.A.'s
mission, and be able to explain it accurately and with
enthusiasm to customers, visitors and
volunteers.
* Thoroughly learn S.A.R.A.'s
Policies and Procedures, and be able to explain them
accurately to volunteers and new employees.
* Politely and firmly refer
inquiries about unwanted or stray animals to appropriate
agencies/organizations in a prompt and concise manner.
* Recruit and assist in training
volunteers. Except in case of emergency,
ensure that
volunteers are appropriately trained and of
appropriate age before leaving them alone
in the shop for any length of time.
* Remain pleasant and supportive
to everyone, while working in an environment which
can be stressful at times.
* Demonstrate creative thinking
and ability to make both independent and collaborative
decisions.
Show initiative and make suggestions to improve the organization’s
efficiency and productivity, while
understanding that not all suggestions are able to be
implemented.
Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the success of
SARA and it’s mission.
* Be available and willing to
work any day or shift, including weekends and holidays.
Usual schedules are 2 to 5 Six hour shifts
per week. Additional shifts may be
required
or available occasionally.
* Work at all
parking lot sales at S.A.R.A.’s Treasures held one Sunday a month from
April through September.
* Be
available and willing to provide approximately 2 hours of cat care on
Thanksgiving
and/or Christmas and be open to work on all
other holidays.
* Volunteer
for major cleaning and re-organizing projects 1 to 2 times per year.
* Be reasonably available to
cover shifts in situations of staff shortages, sick leave,
vacation & emergency situations.
*
Outside of work hours spread the word about our mission to the public away from
work.
Be willing to hang posters, put out donation
jars and brochures and maintain them.
* Price merchandise for sale in
the thrift store using good judgment about quality and
salability without influence of personal
taste. Ask for help/clarification from
Manager/Assistant Manager when needed.
* Care for shop cats with love
and scrupulous attention to: appropriate
feeding,
administering medications, proper cleaning
of cat areas (with attention given to all
matter coming from litter boxes), following
strict guidelines for cleaning of quarantined
cat areas, checking for signs of illness
(including ear mites, fleas,
sneezing, discharge from eyes/nose),
diarrhea, stress etc.). Communicate
to
Manager/Assistant Manager any concerns
immediately.
* Protect shop cats from
excessive or rough handling by customers or children. Protect
shop cats from dangerous situations within
all areas of shop and warehouse.
* Screen potential cat adopters
while conveying S.A.R.A. policies for adoptions, and
communicate effectively with
Manager/Assistant Manager your opinion of a potential
adoption.
* Dress in casual
clothing (with no holes or offensive messages) appropriate for a retail
environment. See dress code for
additional detailed information.
* Other duties as assigned by
Shop Manager, Assistant Manager or Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
Good communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with good
driving record
Working telephone with message
capability
Retail experience.
Owning a reliable vehicle
Owning a
functional computer with daily e-mail capabilities.
Be reasonably
proficient with computers and office software.
ASSETS:
Fund raising experience.
Animal care experience
Cell Phone
ADMINISTRATIVE / FUND-RAISING ASSISTANT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORKING DIRECTLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
1)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
a) Provide
administrative support to Executive Director:
make phone calls, write letters,
photocopy,
bookkeeping, etc.
2)
ACCOUNTING,
a) Write thank you notes and update donor
records. Provide other support as
needed.
3) ANIMAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM
a) Research advocacy issues, under limited
direction.
b) Help develop and maintain animal advocacy
programs.
c) Attend meetings with or in place of Executive
Director: i.e. animal welfare
organization meetings, City Council meetings,
4) FUND-RAISING
ASSISTANT
a) Work with other employees and volunteers to
develop and implement varied
fundraising programs.
5)
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Maintain active email account & internet service –
communicate when needed on a daily basis with S.A.R.A staff and volunteers;
research animal health and rescue information, fundraising, etc.
6) OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS NEEDED
7)
VOLUNTEER
S.A.R.A. is a non-profit
organization whose mission is to rescue, assist and advocate for as
many
shelter animals as possible. Our
success depends on the volunteer efforts of many
people:
1)
300+ caring people (at the present time) inside and outside our
community volunteer their
hard-earned
monetary donations to S.A.R.A.
2)
700+ caring individuals (at the present time) volunteer their in-kind
donations of items
3)
25+ caring individuals (at the present time) volunteer their time.
We, as paid staff should be willing to
show we care at least as much as they do, by also
volunteering
our resources!
We therefore request and expect all
employees to volunteer the following:
a)
One 5 hour shift per week of volunteer work
b) One 3-4 hour shift per month at S.A.R.A.’s Lot Sales (April – October)
c) Special group cleaning or misc. projects that
we all volunteer for – estimated to be
up to 3 hours per month
d) Spread the word about S.A.R.A and our
charitable work by all means reasonably
possible (word of mouth, post flyers, solicit locations for
donation jars, etc.).
HOURS:
At this time, this position is to be
combined with the Shop Shift Supervisor/Cat Care
Assistant position
duties.
Hours for position, to start: 5 - 10 hours/week for Advocacy Assistant
(some scheduled & some on-call hours) plus Shop Shift Supervisor/Cat Care
Assistant position hours.
*Must be able to work up to 40 hours (plus volunteer work),
as needed.
*Must be available Monday through Sunday, including
evenings, with flexibility in schedule.
Pay Type:
Hourly
COMPENSATION:
Same as Shop Shift Supervisor/Cat Care Assistant
position, with a favorable performance review and recommendation by Executive
Director and Shop/Cat Rescue Program Manager/Assistant Manager.
This position may be upgraded after 2-3 months, if
organization funding permits, with an increase in compensation,
responsibilities and hours.
Approved travel to be reimbursed at 20 cents per mile in own
vehicle
REQUIREMENTS
* High
School graduation and some college level work
* Excellent
word processing skills
* Excellent
writing and planning skills, good math and bookkeeping ability
* Good oral
and communication skills and positive, enthusiastic attitude
* Careful
attention to detail
* Reliable
& responsible
* Ability to
work cooperatively with a team, and independently under call-in supervision
* Valid
driver’s license with good driving record
*
Must have a reliable vehicle, available 7 days per week.
*
Must own a functional computer with daily e-mail capabilities.
ASSETS:
* Office Assistant
experience
* Animal welfare
experience
* Animal Advocacy
and/or Fundraising Experience
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