Part-Time Retail Associate - Adopt & Shop (Lakewood Mall)

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? Provide world class care to all animals within our Adopt & Shop location, which is to include but is not limited to the following:
? Kennel Cleaning
? Walking Dogs
? Administering Medication (as needed)
? Socializing Animals
? Assist in adoption counseling to potential Pet Parents, ensuring all aspects of pet care are detailed to create successful adoption matches.
? Deliver exceptional customer service to all guests who enter the Adopt & Shop.
? Oversee the safe and effective transport and care of animals.
? Participate and drive interest in marketing events/campaigns to promote interest in Adopt & Shop and Found Animals' mission.
? Recommend, select or help locate merchandise based on the customer's needs and desires.
? Ticket, stock, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales and maintain well kept shelves.
? Maintain a clean environment by fronting and facing merchandise, dusting shelves/counters and keeping all kennels appropriately labeled.
? Open and close registers, performing tasks such as counting money, handling coupons, handling checks, balancing cash drawers and making deposits.
? Watch for and recognize safety/security risks and communicate them effectively in order to prevent injury/theft.
? Maintain a clean, well groomed appearance that represents our brand well and is welcoming to Pet Parents.
? Provide feedback to peers and the Volunteer Team, offering constructive criticism and praise to train and develop all Staff within Adopt & Shop.
? Willingness to ask questions and seek additional information either through Adopt & Shop or independent research.
? Stay informed with what is going on at Adopt & Shop, through the communication tools provided within the store.
? Proactively seek solutions to challenges at Adopt & Shop and share with Store Management.

Job specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
? Maintaining full, clean and presentable kennel habitats with healthy, attractive pets at all times.
? Ensuring Kennel Cards are accurate, up to date and visible during all hours of operation while the pet is in our care.
? Update online resources and social media with new pets that come into Adopt & Shop to improve visibility and awareness.
? Establish and maintain solid lines of communication with the shelter partners in use for Adopt & Shop to obtain high profile, incremental pets that will move quickly.
? Communicate any health issues to Store Management and shelter partners timely to ensure proper handling and resolution.
? Consistently achieve adoption goals, drive incremental sales through use of Adoption Starter Kits and maintain a steady source of supplies for pets in our care.
? Oversee maintenance and cleanliness standards for the Adopt & Shop vehicle.
? Establish ways to build and strengthen the relationships between staff and volunteers, giving prompt feedback in appropriate manner and working closely with the Volunteer Program Manager.
? Maintain the Adopt & Shop Volunteer Incentive Program.
? Compile quarterly Volunteer feedback for review with the Volunteer Program Manager.

The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:
? A high school diploma or greater
? Animal handling experience in an animal shelter, veterinary office or pet store setting strongly preferred
? Knowledge of cats & dogs as companion animals and the ability to recognize change in an animal's health or demeanor.
? Knowledge of animals welfare and cat/dog health issues
? Comfortable handling dogs/cats of all sizes and breeds
? Impartial knowledge of the Los Angeles area shelters and rescues is helpful
? Minimum of 3 years retail experience preferred
? Proven ability to handle all aspects of prior job duties and executing them to satisfaction
? Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact constructively with a wide range of personalities
? Motivated self-starter with great attitude, flexibility, and entrepreneurial spirit
? Must be creative, detail oriented, and resourceful with excellent follow through skills
? Able to work under pressure to prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks and meet deadlines within a fast paced and changing environment
? Proficient in Microsoft software applications

Candidate will need to pass a background check and drug test. Location: Lakewood MallCompensation: $10-12/hourPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3629810227

Posted: 2013-02-19, 5:32PM PST

Edited: 2013-02-19, 5:34PM PST

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