What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Adoption Coordinator position at Arizona Humane Society?
Animal Adoptions Coordinator
The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a compassionate, organized, and people-focused Adoptions Coordinator to join our team at our South Mountain Campus. This full-time role consists of five 8-hour shifts, Thursday - Monday, from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and are committed to making a difference, we'd love to meet you!
Paws Up For Great Benefits!
- Competitive salary
- Generous PTO program
- Up to 8 paid holidays per year
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
- Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!
A Day in the Life:
Every day as an Adoption Coordinator is a chance to change lives- both animal and human. You'll lead from the front, guiding and inspiring the Adoptions Team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, smooth processes, and thoughtful pet placement. You'll work alongside Adoptions leadership to provide coaching, support professional growth, will hold team members accountable to our high standards of care and service, assist with overseeing daily operations, collaborating across departments, working alongside our Specialists facilitating adoptions, and jumping in wherever needed to keep the day running seamlessly. In this fast-paced, ever-changing environment, you'll make confident, in-the-moment decisions, solve problems creatively, and keep morale high- even on the busiest of days. If you're passionate about pets, people, and leading a team of incredible people, this is where your dedication and energy can make a lasting impact.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- 2 years of leadership experience supervising employees is required.
- 2 years of experience in a customer service role with an understanding of sales, retail, and cash-handling operations required.
- Valid Arizona Driver's License and clean driving record to be an approved driver.
- Must have the flexibility to commute and report to multiple locations.
- Ability to work beyond an 8 hour work day, on occasion.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, and be able to resolve conflict.
- Experience in an animal welfare environment and fear free animal handling skills preferred.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk up to eight hours per day. Will need to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to leash restrain and walk animals up to 100lbs and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; wet floors, and animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air-conditioned and heated office environment.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Additional Information
The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.
Ready to Join our team and make a difference every day?
Please apply with our quick 3 minute job application at Careers - Arizona Humane Society
Pre-employment background check is required.