Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Location: Onsite: Salem, Oregon

Position Summary: The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable in animal welfare operations. The position of Operations Assistant has a heavy focus on data management, record-keeping, and effective communication to support the sanctuary's mission. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for animal welfare are essential to thrive in this role.

Job Duties: Data Management Record Keeping and New Animal Intake:

Data management support for Operations Team, including but not limited to:

Entering all incoming animals into animal database (currently PetPoint) and help to maintain records ongoing.

Registering sanctuary animal’s microchips into appropriate databases.

Support in keeping all current animal records up to date with veterinary information, etc. in animal database.

Enter and ensure all medications and treatments are properly logged in animal database.

Assist with new animal intake exams and enter into animal database.

State Department of Agriculture Animal Rescue Entity (ARE) Program Support:

Assist in record keeping and management, following up to ensure all required documents are input into animal database to ensure compliance with ARE regulations.

Support ARE annual inspection as needed under the guidance and direction of the Operations Manager.

Assist in keeping track of state animal requirements to help ensure compliance.

Additional Administrative Responsibilities and Tasks:

Support in ordering animal supplies for Operations Team.

Manage the general email inbox.

Support VP of Operations and Operations Manager with Transfer Partnerships as needed.

Support development of sanctuary property through administrative research as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years in animal welfare operations including the understanding of sheltering operations.

Medical terms

Intake protocols

Animal industry practices

Animal databases

Experience with nonprofit administration

Financial

Admin support

Must be organized and have strong time management skills

Self-motivated, and strong work ethic

Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing projects

Strong communication skills

Strong team player and positive attitude

Physical Requirements:

Sitting for hours at a time in front of a computer screen.

May be exposed to animal hair, dander etc. so must not have major allergies to animals.

Occasionally may have to lift up to 30lbs.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off, Holidays

The Asher House is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.