Canine Companions® · 2 days ago
Administrative Assistant Puppy Program
Oceanside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hr
2+ years expCanine Companions is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by providing independence and meaningful jobs for dogs. The Administrative Assistant Puppy Program role involves providing clerical, administrative, and organizational support to the puppy program with a high degree of accuracy, responsiveness, and discretion.
AssociationEducationHealth CareNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Corinne Thompson
Responsibilities
Assist puppy program manager with the maintenance of prospective and current puppy raiser lists and puppy availability
Review puppy raiser applications, schedule phone interviews and site visits
Assist with the processing of confirmation of acceptance or denial letters to prospective puppy raisers
Assist with the ordering, updating, assembly and administration of puppy raising manuals, related printed matter and collateral supplies
Assist with arrangements for puppy placements with puppy raisers, conducting puppy raiser orientations, shipping arrangements, creating puppy raiser contracts, orientation folders, manuals, and other orientation related needs
Update, prepare and distribute turn-in packets and related correspondence to puppy raisers of matriculating dogs
Monitor and coordinate the return of all materials from puppy raisers prior to matriculation
Assist the puppy program manager at graduation, turn-in including puppy raiser reception, check-in, photos and tours
Assist with the preparation of release dog contracts, notification of puppy raiser of released dog, adoption back to puppy raiser or hand off to release dog coordinator to process through released dog waiting list
Qualification
Required
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively while maintaining organization and attention to small details
Professional work ethic and ability to communicate with a calm demeanor under emotional circumstances
Ability to compose and transcribe letters using Word and mail merge
Familiarity with Microsoft office (word, excel, etc.), Adobe and other business software
Knowledge of puppy behavior and basic training
Preferred
Minimum of 2 years' previous administrative office assistance experience
Benefits
Employer-Paid Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits for staff
Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays annually, including an Inclusion Holiday, plus 17 paid days off (PTO) during your first year
Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
Community Engagement: Additional paid hours to volunteer within your community
Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs: Support for both professional and personal well-being
Inclusion and Diversity Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress
Company
Canine Companions®
Canine Companions is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
The PenFed Foundation
2024-05-13Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Paige Mazzoni
CEO
Keith Edwards
Chief Financial Officer
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