Client Care Representative

Who We Are

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals.

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

The Client Care Representative is the face of Animal Care Centers and is responsible for providing professional, world-class service to all internal and external clients in a way that reflects the values and mission of Animal Care Centers. The Client Care Representative is responsible for greeting clients, connecting them to other departments when necessary, and providing information about all Animal Care Centers services including animal admission, adoption, health and behavior.

The Client Care Representative is expected to answer questions about fees, legal requirements, TNR, external resources, and other, sometimes sensitive, topics. With such varied and wide-ranging responsibilities, their overarching goal is to ensure that regardless of a client’s reason for visiting, previous experiences, or current attitudes, each client is provided comprehensive, collaborative access to resources and services, and leaves feeling positive and satisfied about their interaction with our organization.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience is required.
• Positive, compassionate attitude, and good computer skills required.
• Treats animals and people with respect, viewing individuals as collaborators.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Competent in clearly documenting conversations and interactions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8+ hours.

ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.

Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

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• Provide thorough, professional, personalized and sincere communications via email, phone and in-person interactions.
• Register dogs for NYC dog licenses online and collect appropriate fees via cash or credit card, as well as collecting fees or animals returning to their owners.
• Provide appropriate customer service based on circumstances while providing empathy and compassionate support to clients experiencing challenges related to their pets.

• Provide prompt, well-informed and enthusiastic greeting for all clients entering ACC and determine the nature of each client’s visit, and thanking them for visiting upon departure.
• Act as an ambassador of spay/neuter in a positive and open manner.
• Graciously accept and solicit monetary and in-kind donations.
• Effectively and…