Administrative Assistant Puppy Program - Oceanside, CA

Why Join our Team? 

As a Canine Companions employee, you’ll enjoy knowing that every day you make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.  You’ll give independence and give a dog a job! 

Canine Companions dedication to our mission is only equaled to our dedication to our employees. 

BENEFITS: 

• Comprehensive benefit program including employer-paid medical, dental and vision for staff
• 14 paid holidays, including an Inclusion Holiday
• 17 paid days off during your first year (Paid time off, PTO), including additional hours to serve your community
• Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program/Wellness Programs
• Diversity and Inclusion Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress.

“At Canine Companions, not only do you know you’re helping people live more independent lives, but you get to meet our clients and hear about the ways their dogs have enhanced their lives – it’s truly an amazing place to work.” 

    - PR and Marketing Coordinator

As the puppy program administrative assistant, you will be an integral member of our team as you care for our canines during their journey to become highly trained assistance dogs.  You will be responsible for providing timely clerical, administrative and organizational support to the puppy program. 

A typical day as an administrative assistant to the puppy program may include:

• Corresponding with current and prospective volunteer puppy raisers
• Maintaining materials associated with the puppy program including materials given to volunteers, and puppy raiser files
• Assisting with puppy raiser orientations and placements
• Setting up and coordinating puppy raiser meetings
• Preparing turn-in materials associated with puppy matriculation
• Assisting with the preparation of release dog materials
• Providing administrative support to the puppy program manager, and other members of the program team

EXPECTATIONS:

To be successful in this position:

• Must Haves:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Office-based work experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing various projects and priorities
• Nice to Haves:
  • Animal related and or customer service experience
  • Willingness to teach puppy raiser classes

SCHEDULE: Full time, Monday-Friday; may include occasional weekend or evening work

PAY: $20-$22 hourly. 

The base salary range above represents the low and high of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of total compensation package for employees.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.