specifically adoptions. Specialists act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and organizational success. While this role includes responsibilities in all outcome-focused programs, specialists may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness, and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers
as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others, and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
Work closely with Dogtown Lifesaving Specialist and Leadership team to understand the needs of the animals in our care, as well as those of the department. Promote, coordinate, and facilitate mobile, remote, and on-site pet adoptions, providing superior customer service, new pet parent counseling, and post-adoption support throughout. Develop a general knowledge of the animals in the Best Friends' care; deliver superior customer service, assist adopters, fosters, and transfer partners by gathering information to match them
with appropriate animals, arranging introductions, pet to pet meets; acquiring/providing medical records, health certificates (when necessary), follow-ups as needed or required.
Work collaboratively with Best Friends' team members in all areas of operations to achieve lifesaving goals; follow Best Friends policies, procedures, and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and record keeping. Maintain a safe workplace, value, and model safe work practices, adhere to organizational safety practices and rules, and communicate to leadership about unsafe practices and conditions.
Skills and Experience: Candidate should have familiarity and comfort with a conversational adoption process. Previous experience with facilitating adoptions is a plus. Prior experience working with the public, preferred in an animal welfare environment. Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs and cats. Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but not required. Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues.
Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Abilityto work in a fast-paced environment withwell-developedorganization skillsto juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; the initiative to assist in any area or process; problem-solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; the flexibility to persist until goals are achieved.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn. Physical Requirements: Must be able to: Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activities including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending. Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion. Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Exposure to dogs, cats, and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
Valid driver's license, meeting Best Friends Animal Society's driver qualification standards; ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed. Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; the position includes weekends, nights, and holiday work. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an onsite working interview. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.
Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society. Culture Statement and Responsibility We value attitude over aptitude, and we treat Kindness as a discipline because it is paramount in our culture along with our other Guiding Principles.
Culture is how we talk to and treat ourselves and one another, it's how we generate and respond to change, it's how we plan and make decisions, it's how we do what we do. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.
Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society.
will be expected to perform routine manual tasks to maintain cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance inside and outside of guest rooms and common areas while also interacting regularly with the guest, their accompanying pets, and other Roadhouse and Best Friends team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Be designated laundry person when needed and at least two days out of the work week. Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers
as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict. Participate in all housekeeping-related tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and washing windows and walls, dusting, vacuuming, stripping and making beds , assisting in our on-premises laundry, trash removal, and scrubbing of floors and bathrooms.
Maintain public areas and ensure guest rooms are well-stocked with toiletries and supplies. Perform routine basic maintenance in guest rooms such as changing bulbs, tightening toilet seats, cleaning up after pets, TV/cable troubleshooting, plunging toilets, cleaning microwaves and coffee
makers. Respond to special requests from guests, such as fresh towels, sheets, light cleaning, early check-ins, or late check-outs, etc.
Supports sanctuary housekeeping team as assigned. Skills and Experience: Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed effectively and in a timely manner. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Ability to apply effective independent judgment and problem solving skills. Ability to professionally advocate Best Friends' positions on issues. Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and customer service oriented in all contacts with guests and staff. Work with a positive outlook, upbeat, energetic, and takes initiative.
Collaborative nature and willingness to work with various colleagues. Physical Requirements: Must be able to routinely lift 40 to 50 pounds. Must be ok with exposure to various animal allergens Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a frequent basis, including, but not limited to: walking up/down stairs, lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning and bending. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an onsite paid 2-day working interview. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society.
Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status. Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society. Culture Statement and Responsibility We value attitude over aptitude, and we treat Kindness as a discipline because it is paramount in our culture along with our other Guiding Principles.
Culture is how we talk to and treat ourselves and one another, it's how we generate and respond to change, it's how we plan and make decisions, it's how we do what we do. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.
Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society.
act with urgency to accomplish important objectives and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and organizational success. Coordinators may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs.
Culture Statement and Responsibility: We value attitude over aptitude, and we treat Kindness as a discipline because it is paramount in our culture along with our other Guiding Principles. Culture is how we talk to and treat ourselves and one another, it's how we generate and respond to change, it's how we plan and make decisions, it's how we do what we do. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Demonstrate kindness and the Golden
Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day.
This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict. Coordinate and conduct volunteer engagement programs; introduce, recruit, and engage with organizations, individuals, and stakeholders to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships; implement Best Friends engagement and advocacy strategies; support strategies through communications,
events/meetings, service delivery, or other methods.
Research community needs: develop, and support group and individual partnerships to implement programs to meet those needs, connecting community members with the programs and organizations they can be a part of, or that can provide help. Lead and empower volunteers and volunteer teams in support of programs with the goal of utilizing volunteers to the greatest extent possible to expand Best Friends lifesaving capacity; deliver and lead superior customer service. Work collaboratively with and assist Best Friends' team members in all areas of operations to develop, evolve, and implement efficient processes to achieve lifesaving goals; follow policies, procedures, and task lists, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and record keeping.
Maintain a safe workplace, value, and model safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and addressing or communicating to leadership about unsafe practices and conditions. Skills and Experience: Experience leading volunteer teams and implementing programs preferred but not required. Strong communication skills. Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but not required. Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with a conversational adoption process.
Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle cats and dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs and cats. Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Abilityto work in a fast-paced environment withwell-developedorganization skillsto juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative to assist in any area or process; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist until goals are achieved. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn. Physical & Other Requirements: Must be able to: Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion. Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status. Valid driver's license, meeting Best Friends Animal Society's driver qualification standards; ability to travel up to 20%, including overnight stays, when needed. Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights, and holiday work.
Culture Statement and Responsibility We value attitude over aptitude, and we treat Kindness as a discipline because it is paramount in our culture along with our other Guiding Principles. Culture is how we talk to and treat ourselves and one another, it's how we generate and respond to change, it's how we plan and make decisions, it's how we do what we do. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.
Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society.
in a rapid-growth environment. Why Housekeeping at Vacasa We take pride in our work, knowing our tireless efforts provide peace of mind. We re the vacation heroes giving guests a spotless first impression and setting the tone for an unforgettable experience.
With us, you re more than just a housekeeper, you re a keeper of the house. What we re looking for We re searching for an exceptional individual to join our team as a Housekeeper. This person is a hard-working individual who will embody our values while maintaining the supreme cleanliness of our homes. This is a part-time position. What you ll do Professionally clean and maintain Vacasa properties using cleaning procedures and products
in conformance with prescribed company standards Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and washing all surfaces Move all reasonably portable furniture in rooms to clean under and behind Assist with laundry as needed Create a welcoming environment for our guests and owners by ensuring homes are clean and cared for Identify and note any damages to homes.
Create maintenance tickets as necessary Collect and remove trash and debris Meet and maintain required Housekeeping metrics Attend all mandatory individual and team meetings Replenish consumable items such as soaps and paper products Maintain hot tubs as needed; no experience necessary - we offer on-site training Other responsibilities
as assigned - because every day looks different Skills you ll need Reliable transportation Weekend availability Attention to detail Housekeeping experience, although we can teach you the Vacasa standard Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and lift over 20 pounds Comfortable working with computers and the Internet Compensation: $16.00 What you ll get 401k Retirement Savings Plan with up to a 6% company match Employee Assistance Programs Vacation Time Paid Sick Leave Employee discounts All of the equipment you ll need to be successful Smart Phone Great colleagues and culture APPLY ONLINE: /careers/positions/?
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the greater State College community. Summary Strawberry Fields, Inc. is seeking dynamic, upbeat volunteers to assist our Barista Backs during their shifts at the Good Day Cafe. The goal is to empower the employees to perform their tasks accurately and timely.
The ideal motivator will volunteer a minimum of 6 hours per week for a year. Responsibilities can include assistance with food and/or order prep, dishwashing, bussing tables, taking customer orders, multitasking, attention to detail, and adaptability to change. Restaurant and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required. Training will be provided. United Way Partner Agency E. O. E.
form of being dropped off, riding bus, or park and walk as we have very limited parking that is only for guest. Minimum wage plus daily tip outs. Apply in person at 26107 Hickory Blvd Bonita Springs 10:00 am-8:00 pm.
parking lots and walk. Apply at 26107 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs. Flexible shifts, days, evenings, weekends, but must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours. In season we can offer hours up to 40 hours a week. Minimum wage plus tips.
Position Summary: Supervisors, working under the guidance of the Director and Manager, play a key role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's organizational no-kill mission and goals. Supervisors provide oversight of the health, care, and wellbeing of Sanctuary dogs, and leadership and mentorship for the care specialists and volunteers in their assigned areas and act with urgency and efficiency to maximize lifesaving.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Promote, coordinate, and facilitate innovative solutions to maximize lifesaving. Manage, promote, support, empower, and enable staff and volunteers to maximize lifesaving and quality of care. Serve as a care provider alongside
team members, and liaison between Dogtown and other departments, ensuring all department objectives for care, and health and behavior monitoring, as established by leadership, are met.
Work collaboratively with all Best Friends' department teams for the care, benefit, promotion, and ultimate outcome of all dogs in our care. Maintain a safe workplace, valuing, and modeling safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and communicating about unsafe practices and conditions. Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit
of authenticity, kindness, and positive influence with each other, our visitors, volunteers as well as to the animals every day.
Provide support, training, and performance feedback; participate in performance conversations; support hiring and onboarding; ensure teams meet expectations for Best Friends' program requirements and procedures; support teams so that each person achieves their fullest potential as contributors to Best Friends mission and goals. Other duties as assigned. Skills and Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with dogs in an animal sheltering, animal behavior, or veterinary setting is required. Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle all dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs.
Experience in leading teams or managing people preferred but not required. Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with an open adoption process. Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but not required; strong communications skills, presentation experience with the ability to professionally advocate Best Friends' position on issues.
Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; an initiative to assist in any area or process; problem-solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; the flexibility to persist until goals are achieved. Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to: Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending. Work at a computer or driving a car for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, sitting, arm, and hand motion. Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Exposure to dogs, cats, and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
Valid driver's license, ability to qualify to be added to Best Friends insurance, ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed. Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; the position includes weekends, nights, and holiday work. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an onsite working interview. Culture Statement and Responsibility We value attitude over aptitude, and we treat Kindness as a discipline because it is paramount in our culture along with our other Guiding Principles.
Culture is how we talk to and treat ourselves and one another, it's how we generate and respond to change, it's how we plan and make decisions, it's how we do what we do. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status. Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society.
