JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Hours: Full Time, requires some evening availability
Supervisor: Vice President of Marketing & Development
Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly
Supervisory
Responsibilities: None
SUMMARY
The Administrative Assistant provides support to the Marketing & Development, Business Office, and Executive leadership teams.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and/or other similar software programs. Must have good written and oral communication skills, excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Must have general office skills and work well with others. Experience with donation database and/or accountign software strongly preferred.
An animal care facility can be an emotionally challenging, high-stress, rapidly changing, and high-demand environment. Feelings of grief and loss, secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue are not uncommon. As such, working at HSHV requires a high degree of emotional regulation and resilience; the ability to tolerate and manage stress; adaptability to change; empathy for both animals and people; and an overall positive outlook.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Market & Development Department Support 45%
Business Office Support 25%
Administrative Support 30%
General Tasks
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing this job, you will be primarily seated at a desk in front of a computer. This position requires the ability to see a computer screen and use your fingers and wrists to use a keyboard and mouse, telephone and other office equipment. You will occasionally be walking, standing, squatting, and reaching and grabbing with your hands and arms. At times, you will need to be able to lift up to 25 lbs. This position requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing. Work is subject to frequent interruptions. You will be exposed to kennel/shelter setting. Occasionally during fundraising events, you may be exposed to various weather conditions while working outdoors. You will be consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens. You may be subject to potential danger including parasites and infectious diseases, animal bites and scratches.
MENTAL DEMANDS
While performing this job, you will be regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; apply mathematical skills and formulas; observe and interpret situations; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform repetitive work on multiple, concurrent tasks; fulfill intensive deadlines; employ a consistently calm, professional demeanor while managing occasional stressful situations; and interact positively with staff, the public, volunteers and others encountered in the course of work. Long days are sometimes required.
Please note: This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Humane Society of Huron Valley is an at-will employer.