Fast-paced, growing pet care business is seeking a part-time or full-time Administrative Assistant/Office Support to help with day-to-day on-site responsibilities of providing great customer service to our pet care clients. This is an ON-SITE position working in the Ashburn office. As a growing business, you would have varied responsibilities in a few operational areas.
Duties would include:
- Answering the phone and responding to email, meeting with clients, and assisting employees with their schedules.
- Greeting visitors and providing them with necessary assistance
- Coordinating complex schedules, making sure details do not get missed and that everyone is where they should be.
- Some duties may be physical, at times, doing tasks such as performing errands, setting up Marketing events, or helping maintain the office and grooming vans.
- Maintain office supplies and place orders when necessary
- Assist in maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the office
It may be necessary to do occasional pet care visits for dogs or cats and once fully trained provide on the job training to others.
Requirements:
- MUST LOVE ANIMALS AND PEOPLE! Our core business is taking great care of animals and their owners. The ability to perform well and stay upbeat, positive, and kind when you are pulled in multiple directions by multiple people (or pets) is an absolute must.
- Must have previous office experience in a customer service role.
- The candidate would ideally be familiar with the area and live in or near the Ashburn-Leesburg area.
- The successful candidate must have the maturity and work ethic to work independently with minimal supervision.
- We are looking for people who are organized, detail-oriented, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and are obsessive about lists and checking things off your to-do list.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Previous experience in the pet industry is strongly preferred (dog walking, pet sitting, grooming, Vet Assistant, etc.) You would be working on-site, in the office. This position has many opportunities for growth and development.
- A strong understanding of technology tools and ability to learn quickly is important to master the tools we use in our business including Slack, basic Excel, Word, Social Media platforms for business, and others specific to the pet care business.
- Must have your own reliable transportation and smart phone.
- Must pass a background check
After a probationary period, full-time employment would include health care, dental, vision, and paid PTO benefits.
This is NOT a Summer/Seasonal position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person