Description The Community Outreach Assistant is responsible for supporting a wide range of responsibilities undertaken by PRCKC’s Outreach Team. In order to meet the needs of pets and their families throughout the Kansas…
Skills: Community Outreach, Case Management, Donation Procurement, Animal Transport, Data Entry
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
$16/hr–$17/hr
Part-time
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Annual Leave, Flexible Scheduling
Posted 26d ago
~34 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The assistant supports the outreach team by conducting neighborhood patrols, managing pet food donations, and coordinating medical transports for animals. They also handle administrative tasks, client case management, and fleet maintenance to ensure community access to low-cost veterinary services.
Requirements
Candidates must have a clean driving record and the ability to operate transit vans and box trucks in all weather conditions. Strong interpersonal skills, a nonjudgmental attitude, and the ability to perform heavy lifting are required.
Full job description
Description
The Community Outreach Assistant is responsible for supporting a wide range of responsibilities undertaken by PRCKC’s Outreach Team. In order to meet the needs of pets and their families throughout the Kansas City metro area, our Outreach Team strives to keep an active presence in the community through neighborhood patrols, collection and distribution of donated pet food and supplies, coordinating medical transports to and from the clinic, and much more. This position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to complete manual/physical work in all weather conditions, and a passion for nonjudgmental community engagement and animal welfare. The Community Outreach Assistant reports directly to the Manager of Community Engagement.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Community Outreach
Patrol high-need areas in a company vehicle and engage with pet owners to provide food, resources, and information.
Fulfill pet food and resource deliveries to clients who are homebound or lack transportation.
Provide case management to clients in order to assist with ongoing needs and monitor for changes in situation.
Canvass in neighborhoods throughout the metro to connect pet owners to our low-cost services and events.
Assist walk-in clients with resource/outreach requests in the clinic.
Donation Procurement & Distribution
Pick up, deliver, and organize donated pet food and resources, typically several pallet’s-worth. This process includes the rental, operating, and return of a box truck.
Meet with partner organizations on a monthly/bi-monthly basis to distribute donations.
Medical Transports
Collaborate with our clients and clinic team to schedule pets for spay/neuter or urgent care transports.
Transport pets safely to and from the clinic in a company vehicle.
Thoroughly complete and organize all documentation.
Administrative Tasks
Use of Ezyvet database to manage client accounts.
Accurate prep, completion and organization of client forms.
Accurate, prompt completion of data entry after events.
Daily oversight and organization of the outreach email inbox.
Prompt, professional responses to emails and phone calls.
Supply Prep & Fleet Maintenance
Organize and prepare supplies for various community events and outreach activities
Deep-clean and organize company vehicles to ensure they are ready for use at all times and are clean, safe, and sanitary.
Qualifications:
Maintain a high level of professionalism in a variety of settings
Commit to a nonjudgmental outlook
Energetic, motivated self-starter
Excellent teamwork skills
Confidence in training/leading volunteers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable with computer work including emails, data entry, scheduling, navigating client database, etc.
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Experienced in planning and organizing projects
Flexibility, decisiveness, and enthusiasm for problem-solving in the moment
Prompt response to needs, requests, and situational changes
Clean driving record & ability to drive/learn to drive Transit vans and box trucks
Ability to work in all weather extremes
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Frequently required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, and walk.
Often required to lift, push, carry items less than 25 lbs and over 50 lbs.
Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions (including below 0 and over 100 degree temps)
Occasional exposure to zoonotic bloodborne and airborne pathogens or potentially infectious materials (ex.: feline/canine blood, urine, feces, etc.)
Frequent exposure to loud noise (ex.: barking dogs)
Frequently required to use specialized equipment including pallet jacks, dollies, and vehicles including Transit vans and box trucks.
Ending pet homelessness through education and supportive services for pet owners in need.
Industry
Veterinary Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
LinkedIn followers
743
SNKC is a 501(c)(3) formed in 2002 that serves the Greater Kansas City Community. You are an important part of our team! Your support decreases the number of homeless, unwanted, and neglected pets in our community and entering our area shelters, as well as increases the quality of care for pets and strengthens the animal-human bond in the Kansas City Community.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to decrease pet homelessness, increase pet retention, and improve the quality of life for pets through education and supportive services for families in need.
Vision Statement
We educate and assist families to improve their pet’s quality of life, increase the animal-human bond and make long term positive impacts in our community and animal welfare.
Philosophy Statement
We pride ourselves in acknowledging our diverse community with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. Our programs target families who need assistance with education, wellness and resources to help their pets live a long, healthy and happy life.
Position Statement
Spay and Neuter Kansas City is the only targeted spay neuter program in the Greater Kansas City area working to help all families in need regardless of financial means. Our unique approach is to provide exceptional customer service and high standards of care through commitment to our core values.
Offices: 1116 E 59th, Kansas City, MO 64110, US
Low Cost and Free Spay NeuterCommunity Education and OutreachVeterinary CareLow Cost Vaccinations and Wellness CarePet WellnessPet AssistancePet RetentionSpay and NeuterPet Food Assistanceand Financial Assistance
Ending pet homelessness through education and supportive services for pet owners in need.
Industry
Veterinary Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
LinkedIn followers
743
SNKC is a 501(c)(3) formed in 2002 that serves the Greater Kansas City Community. You are an important part of our team! Your support decreases the number of homeless, unwanted, and neglected pets in our community and entering our area shelters, as well as increases the quality of care for pets and strengthens the animal-human bond in the Kansas City Community.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to decrease pet homelessness, increase pet retention, and improve the quality of life for pets through education and supportive services for families in need.
Vision Statement
We educate and assist families to improve their pet’s quality of life, increase the animal-human bond and make long term positive impacts in our community and animal welfare.
Philosophy Statement
We pride ourselves in acknowledging our diverse community with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. Our programs target families who need assistance with education, wellness and resources to help their pets live a long, healthy and happy life.
Position Statement
Spay and Neuter Kansas City is the only targeted spay neuter program in the Greater Kansas City area working to help all families in need regardless of financial means. Our unique approach is to provide exceptional customer service and high standards of care through commitment to our core values.
Offices: 1116 E 59th, Kansas City, MO 64110, US
Low Cost and Free Spay NeuterCommunity Education and OutreachVeterinary CareLow Cost Vaccinations and Wellness CarePet WellnessPet AssistancePet RetentionSpay and NeuterPet Food Assistanceand Financial Assistance