The Opportunity: Adoption Specialist
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley (HSBV) has current openings for the position of full-time Adoption Specialist. The Adoption Specialists provides for the general care of shelter animals and provides client service and animal adoption counseling. The pay rate for this position starts at $17.00 per hour there is an additional $2.00 per hour paid or hours worked on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Full-time positions are regularly scheduled 30 to 40 hours per week. Job training is provided.
You are an excellent candidate for this position if:

HSBV seeks to employ motivated, innovative, and talented individuals who bring passion, expertise, and a positive attitude to the workplace. Our employees embody our internal values: Kindness, Trust, Optimism, Humility, Collaboration, Ingenuity. We encourage you to apply if you have experience that is transferable, even if it’s not a perfect match. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color people with disabilities, and veterans. Spanish/English speaking individuals encouraged to apply.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.
Qualifications
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment. One year of customer service experience preferred. Able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Able to sustain ten-hour workday spent standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and lifting. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required for all employment candidates.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A highly motivated, out-going, polite individual with a professional manner with the public, both in person and on the phone. A team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle several tasks at once. Knowledge of animal breeds and behavior helpful. Sincere interest in animal welfare and the mission of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley.
Working Conditions
Work hours are 8am - 7pm daily. Shifts are ten hours in length with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Weekend and holiday availability is required. Employees will be regularly scheduled to work at least one weekend day per week. Work is performed in an animal kennel environment and office environment. Exposure to animals and cleaning agents at all times. Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals of questionable temperament. Daily lifting of up to 50 pounds. Ten-hour shifts spent standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and lifting.
What We Offer: Included in the compensation package for full-time employees regularly working at least 30 hours per week are the following:

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is a community-supported, open-door facility that provides shelter, medical care and behavioral rehabilitation to almost 7,000 animals annually. Its programs are inspired by its mission to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. Since its inception in 1902, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in the community and a national leader in animal welfare.
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley offers equal employment opportunities to

qualified applicants and employees without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, ancestry, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.