Satellite Care Assistant

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Satellite Care Assistant for our Project Wildlife team!

How youll impact our mission:

At San Diego Humane Society were united by our mission to Inspire Compassion providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and this role youll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of satellite (homecare) rehabilitation. The Satellite Care Assistant handles the administrative logistics of animal movement to and from satellite care sites support satellite volunteer teams coordinate caging projects maintain the patient database serve as a back-up for transport teams and assist with supply procurement and distribution.

This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion finding creative solutions providing personalized care and building connections. If youre passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement wed love to talk to you.

Whats in it for you

At SDHS were proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person staff volunteer and guest can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As an employee youll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
• Comprehensive benefits package training and well-being programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
• Free pet adoptions pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
• and so much more!

What youll do:

• Maintains accuracy of the patient database animal records and wildlife transport records; coordinates and assists with data entry and ensures all records are accurate and up to with monitoring the satellite care mobile phone and serves as the point of contact when assigned
• Assists with coordinating animal placement movement and release within the satellite care system; works with Wildlife Rehabilitation staff and Wildlife Admissions and Satellite supervisor to arrange transport and transports wildlife patients between Oceanside Escondido San Diego and Ramona campuses as needed.
• Serves as a point of contact for satellite volunteers with animal husbandry or health issues; troubleshoots by investigating problems and consulting with the Wildlife Admissions and Satellite Supervisor and/or Medical staff.
• Works with Volunteer Engagement (VE)to provide instructional demonstration sessions on animal handling techniques with staff and satellite volunteers; partners with VE andSatellite Supervisor to track progress of satellite volunteers and follow up with those who are not meeting minimum commitments require additional training or fail to complete onboarding steps.

What were looking for:

• Requires a high school diploma or degree in Wildlife Sciences Animal Behavior Zoology Biology or related field and at least one year of professional experience providing administrative support and working with volunteers preferred.
• Knowledge of various animal medical records and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Prior experience working with/in a wildlife-related organization is highly preferred. Experience with basic construction and minor repair preferred.
• Must have a valid drivers license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes. Additionally applicants must have a vehicle that can transport small animals and supplies.

Location & Hours: Based at our San Diego Campus with regular travel to satellite locations other SDHS campuses offsite facilities and to patient release sites using own vehicle as position works approximately 40 hours per week.

Pay:Starting range is between $20.00 $22.25 per hour.

The listed hiring range for this position depicts the target range of pay rates for candidates. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. Compensation for internal candidates may increase beyond the listed range based on performance over time. For all candidates the actual starting pay rate is determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your years of related education and experience internal pay equity and position location.

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