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Full-time Adoption Counselor

The Austin Humane Society is hiring a full-time adoption counselor for our adoption center. AHS is Austin’s oldest no-kill animal shelter, in operation since 1952. We adopt out over 3,500 dogs and cats into new, loving homes each year. Our adoption counselors work in a fast-paced retail-like setting matching animals and families. Weekend shifts will be required.

The job is about 75% forward-facing customer service in our busy adoption lobby, 15% direct animal care, cleaning cat enclosures daily and 10% administrative work.

The ideal candidate is organized, fast-paced, friendly, cooperative, and driven to succeed under pressure. If you love animals but have a passion for working with people this job is for you!

Job requirements: At least two years in a forward facing customer service position, valid driver’s license and ability to start within two weeks of interview. No previous animal experience is required. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Please submit resume and a brief statement about why you are interested in the position and what makes you a strong candidate to Sarah Hammel, Shelter Manager at shammel@austinhumanesociety.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time. Salary: $10.00 /hour. Benefits-eligible after 60 days of employment.