As an Adoption Advisor, you will provide excellent customer service while counseling & educating potential adopters of shelter pets. You will also provide information & answer questions about pets, events & programs at Animal Humane. You will be involved in intakes of stray dogs & cats, pets from transferred from other shelters, & owner surrenders. 

You are: 

  • Energized by people & can maintain a high level of professionalism when representing Animal Humane to the general public. 
  • An outstanding communicator who can guide the selection of pets based on household members & other resident pets, levels of activity, physical environments & other important considerations. 

We are: 

An amazing shelter that saves & impacts thousands of pets lives each year. We have a team that is compassionate & shares a common goal of supporting & improving the lives of New Mexico’s cats & dogs. We work diligently to maintain an open culture where egos are checked at the door & collaboration & positivity run wild. Everyone is a hands-on contributor. Our mission, vision, values & the desire to do what’s right drive our decisions. 

You will be: 

  • Performing Meet Your Match assessments to accurately match pets with potential adopters & following through until the adoption is complete. 
  • Processing incoming dogs & cats accurately recording all necessary information pertaining to the pets. 
  • Educating the public and potential adoptions about animal behavior & characteristics to be aware of in dealing with shelter pets. 

If would rock if you: 

  • Had one or more years’ experience delivering excellent customer service in a retail or food service industry. 
  • Can use sound marketing and public relations skills in addressing the public & promoting our programs & services. 
  • Are competent in handling cats and dogs. 
  • Can identify dog & cat breeds, ages & sexes. 
  • Can write engaging profiles of pets to highlight their uniqueness. 

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online by clicking here.