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Summary:

Are you interested in a flexible and rewarding role, vital to our life-saving mission?

The ASPCA's Animal Relocation team is responsible for transporting more than 35,000 dogs and cats each year.Using both land and air transportation, the ASPCA partners with "source" shelters in areas with high homeless pet populations and transports animals to "destination" shelters in communities where adoptable animals are in high demand.

This lifesaving work is only possible with the highest standards for animal care and the right tools and equipment in place. We are seeking temporary, part-time Animal Relocation Vehicle, Crate & Inventory Assistants, a contracted position hired through The Forum Group, to support the movement and maintenance of fleet vehicles, inventory of equipment and supplies, vehicle and crate sanitation, and use of the local waystation for transports.

This is a contracted position hired through The Forum Group. Given the per diem nature of this position, part-time team members will be employed through a third-party staffing agency and not by the ASPCA.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include:

Vehicle Driving and Maintenance (60%)

• Drive an ASPCA vehicle or rented box truck between ASPCA partner shelters, vehicle vendors, storage units, and airports
• Park and maneuver vehicles in a safe manner, following all ASPCA policies and guidelines
• Complete routine maintenance checklist (e.g. check coolant and oil levels) for vehicles
• Complete all necessary forms for vehicle maintenance and repair, as well as any required logs (pre/post-transport reports, trip logs, etc.)to inform managers about needed maintenance and repairs
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of the vehicle in accordance with ASPCA Standard Operating Procedures
• Drive vehicles to scheduled maintenance appointments and for exterior cleaning
• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance as needed
• Provide accurate and responsible oversight of fleet card and corresponding receipts
• Use iPad and iPhone for capturing data and communicating with managers
• Understand OSHA regulations and requirements on the vehicle

Inventory Management (20%)

• Organize and inventory crates, kennels, equipment and supplies as needed
• Audit vehicles as directed to ensure each truck is transport-ready with all appropriate equipment and supplies
• Record inventory accurately and timely in Airtable database
• Communicate replacement supply needs to management
• Communicate challenges with inventory clearly and timely to management,in order to help save more lives

Vehicle & Crate Sanitation (10%)

• Thoroughly disinfect vehicles and crates in accordance with ASPCA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in order to keep animals safe and healthy; repeatedly bend, crouch, and kneel throughout multi-step process in a variety of weather conditions
• Utilize provided PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Paint crates with identifying informationand apply barcodes

Transport Support (10%)

• Assist Animal Relocation Drivers with loading, unloading, daily care, and cleaning as animals on transport arrive, overnight and depart from the Chattaneuter Waystation
• Safely manage animals to maximize personal safety and safety of animals and teammates
• Represent the ASPCA in a professional manner at all times when communicating with shelter staff and the general public, serving as an ambassador for our mission-driven work

Qualifications:

• Deep commitment to saving more shelter pets' lives through critical transport assistance work
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision
• Exceptional detail orientation
• Ability to precisely follow written protocols
• Experience with cleaning animal housing (preferred, not required)
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel
• Basic computer skills required; familiarity with using an iPad and iPhone preferred
• Demonstrates care and concern for the well-being of animals
• Ability to take responsibility for project management
• Must be able to drive eight hours in shifts as part of a team
• Must be comfortable being on the road for up to sixteen hours at a time

Education and Work Experience:

High School Diploma (Required)

Compensation: $18/hr

Availability: Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays and some weekends. This role is comprised of occasional work that arises throughout the week, often last-minute in nature, that may fluctuate in hours based on need.Candidate must be located within 30 miles of CHA Airport.

Candidates must have five or more years of driving experience, provide a valid driver's license upon hire and pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating a safe driving history.

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Our EEO Policy:

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA's standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA's People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

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About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.