Seasonal Office Receptionist - Animal Shelter

Seasonal Office Receptionist - Animal Shelter

Salary

$33,496.00 - $38,520.00 Annually

Location

NC 27409, NC

Job Type

Hourly - No Benefits

Job Number

03599

Department

Animal Services

Opening Date

05/23/2025

Closing Date

8/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

This Recruitment is for Seasonal/Hourly Non-Benefitted Positions Only!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

An employee in this class is the first line of communication for the Animal Shelter. This employee answers the phone and refers calls to appropriate personnel for services, greets patrons, and caries out some transactions. This position is also responsible for mail distribution within the organization.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Public contact occurs in person, by phone, or by letter or memo with members of the general public or agency clientele, or employees of other offices and departments with which they interact. Process and maintains the records and written materials which represent the transactions or business of an office or organization. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation, reports, and conferences.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Receive, sort and distributes mail and other material to the appropriate person in their office.
• Distributes letters, memos, and drafts.
• Greets patrons and assists with Animal Shelter transactions.
• Receive, monitors and dispatches phone calls to appropriate personnel.
• Performs operation of a typewriter, or PC to prepare correspondence, messages, forms, etc.
• Compiles messages and phone calls for tracking purposes.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, or in written form.
• Working knowledge of simple mathematics.
• General knowledge of computer software systems.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent, and one year of office assistance experience.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts, or use of a PC to accomplish work objectives. No specific physical demands required. Normal stress regarding achieving work deadlines are present.

Working Conditions

1. Environment: Work environment involves normal, everyday discomforts or unpleasantness. Work area has adequate light, heat and ventilation; environment is organized and stable. This position is located at the Animal Shelter; therefore, work is done in close proximity to animals.

2. Hazards: Work presents no significant hazards to employees.

May Require Driving

This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.

If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling ....

We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!

You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?

Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.

We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.

Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.

We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.

13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.

Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.

Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.

Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.

Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year of office assistant experience? (Must be documented under work history of the application)

• Yes
• No

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The Office Receptionist will assist staff with patron and animal intake. This will include contact with animals. By submitting your application, you are acknowledging that you are comfortable handling cats and dogs.

• Yes
• No

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