Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch

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Monday, Feb 11, 2019

Position Furry Friends Unpaid Internship

Own Transportation Required?
Yes

Hours Flexible, minimum of 12 hours per week. Some evenings and weekends required.

Interview Required?
Yes

Student Type
Flexible on year and area of education

Start/End Dates Flexible Furry Friends

Contact Sara Wilson, Operations Director
swilson@furryfriendsadoption.org 561.747.5311 ext. 1

Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch (The Humane Society of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta*), is a 501(c)(3) not for profit, no-kill rescue organization headquartered in Maplewood Plaza in Jupiter Florida. We are the only shelter open to the public in northern Palm Beach County and have been rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing homeless animals in our community for more than 30 years.

At 401 Maplewood Drive, you will find our main adoption center, administration offices, & full-service veterinary clinic. Our thrift boutique (a shopper’s delight) is located at 615 W. Indiantown Road, across from Wendy’s restaurant. Our organization expands beyond Jupiter’s borders with a 27-acre ranch located in Palm City, site of the new beginning for each homeless animal that comes to our door.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

1. Assist with off-site events (adoption, fundraisers, etc.), as needed 2. Oversee, in a lead capacity, Publix Food & Supplies Drives (to include managing dates, overseeing volunteers on-site, orchestrating the delivery of collected goods to the shelter, interacting with Publix personnel and customers, etc.) 3. Complete administrative tasks & projects, as assigned 4. Depending on student’s career interests, additional/alternative duties could be assigned

Specific Job Skills & Personal Characteristics:

1. Good interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential 2. Good computer skills necessary to include Microsoft Office software and Google Suite 3. Strong working initiative and ability to work with limited direction 4. Maturity, good judgment and a professional personal appearance 5. Ability to read, write and understand English 6. Ability to treat people and animals with respect, contribute to effective teamwork, and foster public relations

beneficial to the shelter and its programs 7. Affection for animals and concern for their welfare 8. Comfortable around and ability to work with animals

Physical Requirements:

1. Physical ability to walk and/or stand on your feet at events 2. Working conditions include working alone, working outside in varying weather conditions, frequent

interruptions, and some evening meetings/events 3. Availability and a willingness to work a flexible schedule are a must

401 Maplewood Drive Ste. 8 Jupiter, FL 33458 561.747.5311 Phone www.furryfriendsadoption.org