Administrative Assistant Needed for GCHD's Animal Resource Center! (Texas City)

Would you LOVE to become a part of our Animal Resource Center Team? Are you ready for the challenge?

Galveston County Health District is seeking an Administrative Assistant!

The right candidate will be responsible for all administrative functions of the Animal Resource Center.

We can offer you:

Excellent Benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Paid Time Off plans, Affordable Medical Insurance, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long Term Disability, FREE Parking and much, much more!

Team-oriented environment

Hourly Rate: $16.10

We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

Required:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent

1+ years of administrative assistant experience

Experience with cash handling including deposits is helpful, but not required

Experience in animal control or working with animals is helpful, but not required

Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment

Experience with Microsoft Office software (word, excel, etc.) and operation of a database system

Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles

Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable

Customer Service Oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent Computer Skills MS Office

Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary

Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy

Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements

Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening

An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.

Traditional Duties:

Provide administrative support to the supervisor including, but not limited to, typing, filing, etc

Will handle database management

Will maintain registrations

Will order supplies

Will perform routine clerical, receptionist, and dispatch duties according to policy

Collect fees and issue receipts according to policy

Maintain cash and prepare daily deposits

Responsible for assisting with database management and entering information into the animal services database daily

Create requisitions, receive, order and control office and shelter supplies and inventory

Maintain order and cleanliness in the front adoption lobby including, but not limited to work and counter area, seating area and floors

Receive animal complaint calls and dispatch animal control field officers

Keep a complete and accurate log of all animal control calls received, dispatched, and the disposition of calls

Create adoption packets and any paperwork needed for adoption events

Update and manage rescue group and foster paperwork and databases

Maintain follow up for spay/neuter with rescue groups and adopted animals

Process donations and thank you letters

Manage Sponsor-A-Heart and Heal-A-Heart fund balances

Update and manage microchip registrations, county registrations, spay/neuter appointments, and citations and mailings

Assist in daily operation of the Animal Resource Center including, but not limited to, preparation of monthly and quarterly reports

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

To apply please visit http://www.gchd.org/about-us/career-opportunities and fill out our online application. Applications can be submitted by fax to (409) 938-2284, emailed to apply@gchd.org or in person at 9850-A, Suite A-111, Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX 77591.

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Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the Optimal Health and Well-Being of Galveston County