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CURRENT OPENINGS

Adoption Counselor

Position Description:

The adoption counselor is responsible for facilitating adoptions at Perry’s Place, Heaven on Earth’s sanctuary facility, which is located in North Hollywood. This position is part-time, 25-30 hours/week and will include evenings and weekends (Thursday through Monday schedule.)

Specific Duties:

Facilitate adoptions

• Welcome potential adopters to Perry’s Place and serve as a customer service representative in identifying a cat who is a good match for their home and family.
• Keep up to date on cats available for adoption and make every effort to learn their temperaments and personalities.
• Under the guidance of the adoption director, follow up on adoption placements by phone and/or email and provide appropriate support to adopters who have questions or concerns. Maintain adopter information in various platforms.

Other duties

• Spot clean cat rooms and public areas as needed
• Communicate with program staff regarding cat health and socialization as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• Passion for the mission of Heaven on Earth Society for Animals
• Experience with and commitment to principles of good customer service
• Strong communication skills in person, as well as by phone and email
• Familiarity with the animal welfare field
• Experience with cats and ability to handle cats properly and humanely
• Ability to work cooperatively with volunteers and other staff members
• Solid administrative and computer skills
• Ability to take initiative and to work independently
• Sense of humor combined with strong work ethic
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to transport cats within roughly 30 miles as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to walk and/or stand throughout a normal workday
• Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions in order to move cats and supplies
• Note:  allergic conditions that would be aggravated when handling or working with animals may be a disqualification

If you are interested in the Adoption Counselor position, please email a cover letter with your resume to careers@heavenlypets.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

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