| Company profile |
| Non-profit organization |
| Job details | |
| Job industry : | Other |
| Job segment : | Other |
| Job role : | Other |
| Job skill : | Non-Profit Organization |
| Position vacant : | Cruelty Investigations Department (CID) Assistant |
| Job location : | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Job details | |
| Company name : | PETA |
| Minimum experience : | Fresher |
| Maximum experience : | 30 years |
| Job type : | Permanent |
| Gross pay : | Negotiable for the right candidate |
| Job posted : | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Job view count : | 166 |
| Job description | |
| Job description: | To function as the primary support person for CID at PETA headquarters |
| Job duties: | *Answer incoming telephone calls (national and local) and retrieve and respond to e-mail inquiries
*Maintain the computer filing systems used by CID staff members to file correspondence, research, cases, and miscellaneous departmental information *Maintain the database containing information for important contacts *Prepare mailings and faxes, including preparing packages and completing appropriate shipping forms and in-house authorization forms *Check the department's mail and fax boxes at least three times per day and distribute mail to and from the CID staff members *Process check requests for bill payments and employee reimbursements and reconcile department credit-card statements *Handle paging for the Community Animal Project (CAP) and check in surrendered animals, as needed *Participate in CAP's emergency-pager rotation and respond to urgent calls, as needed *Assist with setting up and caring for incoming animals who must be held and other animal care, as needed *Assist with maintaining and stocking CAP's vehicles, exam room, warehouse, quarantine rooms, and related areas, including stocking cabinets and closets with necessary supplies *Keep the CID office orderly, including the bookshelves, copier, printer and fax areas, file cabinets, and other common areas *Perform euthanasia and emergency first-aid procedures for animals, as needed *Liaise with off-site staff members, as needed *Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor |
| Req. candidate profile : | *Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
*Previous animal-handling experience and basic knowledge of feline and canine behavior preferred *Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends *Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively over the phone, in writing, and in person *Certification in animal euthanasia and drug use (training will be provided by PETA) *Valid driver's license and a good driving record *Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance *Commitment to the objectives of the organization |
| How to apply : | Register to view |
| Third party mediation allowed : | No |
| Telecommute : | No |
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