Animal Adoptions Associate – Shelter Float

Description

Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 115 years, Humane Colorado has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice. 

Purpose of Position: Provide assistance and adoption counseling to shelter patrons by floating to both the Buddy Center and Leslie A. Malone Center locations. 

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level customer service to the League’s patrons. 
• Meet with potential adopters to gather and give information to assist in the process of adopting an animal.  
• Review and complete adoption paperwork. 
• Perform data entry to update animal records. 
• Handle and move animals and facilitate the interaction between animals and patrons. 
• Provide food, water and care for animals, including at least 2 holiday Animal Care shifts per calendar year.
• Clean and maintain adoption counsel rooms and areas.
• Direct and provide guidance for animal care volunteers.
• Interact with other departments and assist with additional animal care services such as delivery of medication and treatment.
• Assist with coordination and kenneling and movement of animals.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
• Act as a resource for volunteers by answering questions, providing training and coaching in the moment, and addressing concerns.
• Perform euthanasia and related tasks. 

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Job Knowledge
• Productivity / Efficiency
• Quality / Excellence
• Adapting to Change
• Dependability and Integrity
• People Care

Position Key Competencies

• Communication 
• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

• Volunteers

Travel

• This position requires driving a company vehicle 

Compensation: Starting at $20.00-$20.90 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Full Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

• Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Sabbatical 
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• And more!

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation.   

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on October 9, 2025.    

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong customer services skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Required

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Desired

• Experience providing high level of customer service
• Experience working with and handling animals in a shelter or similar environment
• General knowledge of companion animal breeds and animal welfare
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and work within a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• High attention to detail