
Description
Since 1984, Asheville Humane Society has dedicated itself to ensuring every animal has the quality of life they deserve—a life worth living.
Now, we go beyond our walls to help create a more humane community for pets and the people who love them. As the only open-intake animal shelter in Buncombe County, we're always here for the animals in our community.
Position Summary
The Adoption Counselor works with potential adopters to find available animals a suitable home and complete and process the necessary paperwork for adoptions. The Adoption Counselor will provide prescribed behavioral and medical protocols to assigned animals and work collaboratively with other staff to ensure a high quality of care for animals housed at the Adoption Center.
Schedule: The Adoption Counselor is a part-time position (24 hours/week) that primarily works in the AHS Adoption Center. This position has fluctuating working hours depending on scheduling and organizational needs, and will require weekend availability.
Compensation & Benefits: The compensation for the Adoption Counselor starts at $17.00/hour. AHS is pleased to offer a benefits package to part-time employees that includes: 30 hours of PTO in the first year, access to our Employee Assistance Network, pet prescription discounts, and more!
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
This position requires standing for long periods. It requires the ability to stoop, bend, reach, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds to a level of 4 feet high and handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.