The Community Support Assistant is responsible for the front-desk customer service experience at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. This is a part-time position working between 20-29 hours per week with occasional weekend, holiday and evening shifts. The Community Support Assistant is a resource at the front-desk providing assistance and information regarding owner surrenders, return to owners, wildlife issues, and questions from the public. This position is based in Arlington, Virginia.

About the Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Since 1944, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington has been committed to improving the lives of animals. The League provides temporary care and refuge for homeless and suffering animals, places animals in loving responsible homes, provides animal control services to Arlington County, and offers a wealth of animal welfare programs and community services. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to creating a world where all companion animals find compassionate and permanent homes. For more information, please visit www.awla.org.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Director of Community Support. The Community Support Assistant will also work closely with all AWLA staff members, volunteers, and the general public on a regular basis.

This is a part time, nonexempt, 20-30 hour per week position with medical dental and vision benefits available for purchase at a discount rate, paid holidays and pro-rated vacation and sick time. Hours of work are morning 9AM – 2PM or afternoon 2PM -7PM. Applicants will also be considered for 2-3 full day shifts (9AM – 7PM). Salary is within the AAWA median range for this position.