Administrative Intern

Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in Indian Trail, NC is looking for an Administrative Intern. If you want a fast-paced place to work where you will deal with all types of animals, please take a look at the Responsibilities and Qualifications. Seeking highly self-motivated, multitasking quick learner with customer service skills.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine clerical and secretarial duties
• Work with Microsoft Office
• Front desk duties where you will work with the public. You will:

o Intake animals

o Handle adoptions'

o Take in donations

• Will enter and update animal data in Raptor Med software. Use of this software will be taught to you.
• Care of some house animals
• Clean and keep the front area and house clean and organized
• Take in deliveries from FedEx, UPS, USPS and the public
• Handle store purchases
• Work the register
• Work with people picking up auction items
• Prepare some items for shipment
• Keep a house supply inventory listing
• Work with the Hotline on intakes and other information they need
• May need to work with staff and our director on other clerical duties and where any assistance is needed.

Qualifications:

• Love animals
• Be an outgoing, friendly person
• Be proactive
• Detailed orientated
• Knowledge of Raptor Med platform a plus
• Previous Administrative experience preferred
• Possess Customer service skills a necessity
• Ability to multitask a must
• Organizational skills needed
• Possess strong verbal and written skills
• Be able to handle a fast-paced environment
• Must have a current Tetanus vaccine

Salary and Position Information

• This is a seasonal stipend position with a start date in May and lasting through August. We can discuss the start date. Stipend would be $500 with the successful completion of the internship
• We need a current resume and cover letter stating why you wish to apply for this position.
• 40 hours per week
• Must be a team player but work independently as well
• Must be able to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity and rain as you will be outside daily
• Preference will be given to those currently in college in a related field or those who have completed a bachelor’s degree. We will also consider mature high school students 16 years of age and older with a strong interest in animals