- Student Intern, Animal Services Orlando
- Orange County Government in Orlando, FL, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
This is a paid position which may include evening, weekend and holiday work. There is no guarantee number of work hours per week. There are no employee benefits available for this temporary position. Proof of current college enrollment will be required.
The Orange County Animal Services Department is seeking a Student Intern to assist in the daily operations of the Animal Shelter located on Conroy Road Orlando, Florida.
The Animal Services staff is a passion driven group of people that makes a difference in the lives of animals every day. The shelter receives approximately 13,500 pets annually and has several services and programs in place to help not only the pets coming into the shelter, but those in the community as well. No two days are the same here at the shelter, but you can leave each day knowing you made an impact for the better.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college program
Proof of enrollment will be required if you are selected for an internship
• *Once you have graduated, you can no longer be considered for a student internship with Orange County.**
In order to be considered for an internship please completely fill out the online application and attach a resume in Microsoft Word or PDF. Please include your anticipated graduation date in your resume.
Representative Duties/Assignments
• Training of new volunteers on shelter policies, procedures, and safe animal handling
• Assisting the public with pet interactions and providing excellent customer service
• Greeting customers in the adoption areas and informing of adoption process
• Supervising volunteers to ensure they are following safe animal handling procedures.
• Cleaning, organizing, and restocking the volunteer room with supplies.
• Keep interaction areas/ play yards clean, refill disinfectant sprayer.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 08/12/2024
Close Date: 08/26/2024
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
$15.61/hour
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
This position is located at the Orange County Animal Shelter located in Orlando, Florida near the Milenia Mall.
Notes
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Orlando FL United States