Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- One year of related work experience in special event development/execution and/or promotion, or similar nonprofit experience.
- Excellent time management, planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently educational, positive, and professional manner.
- Able to meet organizational and program goals.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to work independently with a high level of accountability.
- Able to multitask and respond to changing priorities and demands on time with little to no notice.
- Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff, and volunteers.
- Proficient in use of the Microsoft Office suite
- Able to become certified in Human CPR/First Aid and Animal First Aid within the first 3 months of employment and maintain certification throughout course of employment.
- Able to obtain OLCC license and Oregon Food Handlers Card within the first 3 months of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
- Able to work weekends, evenings, holidays and be flexible as needed.
- Able to maintain a valid driver’s license and provide proof of insurance.
- Knowledge and experience handling and transporting a wide variety of dogs, cats, small animal breeds and birds in stressful situations such as when in contact with the public.
Work Environment Conditions & Physical Requirements
This position interacts and collaborates with all levels of the organization, including OHS staff, executive team members, donors, general-public, external vendors, volunteers, and supporters. Contact and communication is carried out through face-to-face, telephone and digital interactions. Excellent customer service skills are essential to success. Communication must be clear, understandable, professional, and respectful in all circumstances.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed in an office and medical center/animal shelter environment as well as at various off-site locations such as vendor and event venues.
- Animal contact and related injuries may occur.
- Noise exposure varies and sometimes includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations.
- Pace of work is active and demanding, requiring a high degree of multitasking and ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing concurrent projects/tasks to completion.
- Contact with angry or emotional people may occur.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Occasional lifting and moving of inanimate objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional pushing and pulling of carted items weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Occasional moving items above shoulder level.
- Occasional use of hands and arms at or above shoulder level.
- Prolonged standing, sitting and/or stooping may occur.
- Occasional climbing and bending.
- Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide, or manage an animal weighing up to 150 lbs. on a leash on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
- Ability to respond and perform life saving techniques in an emergency.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and address and overcome complex challenges and barriers. We strive for a culture of integrity, respect, and compassion where every member of our community contributes their perspectives and authentic selves and where everyone reaches their potential as individuals and teams. We recognize that striving for diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Oregon Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group.
At-Will Employment
