A Northwest leader in protecting animals since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) shelters homeless animals, rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife, and empowers people to demonstrate compassion and respect for animals in their daily lives.
Position Title: Animal Adoptions Advisor – 40hrs/week
Starting Wage: $20.00 per hour
Purpose of Position:
To provide excellent customer service and education to the public on cat and dog care, adoption, and stray animal services at PAWS Lynnwood and Cat City Seattle locations. This position will also provide for the comfort and health care of animals in the shelter.
VALUES
All employees and volunteers exemplify the values of PAWS and exhibit mindful demonstration of:
Commitment – A champion for animals no matter the difficulty.
Compassion – Acting to ease pain and distress.
Kindness – Demonstrating caring toward all living beings.
Respect – Welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.
Trust – Believing in the ability and positive intention of others.
Essential Responsibilities:
In accordance with organizational policies, duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides accurate information and courteous service to the public in person, through phone calls and emails, about animals in our care, general animal care information and shelter operations.
- Communicates information to prospective adopters in a courteous and educational manner, aiding in the selection of companion animals suitable for their household, in accordance with written adoption policies and procedures.
- Handles and processes incoming money from adoptions, retail sales, donations, and license sales, in accordance with written policies and procedures.
- Searches reports of lost animals from the public against the stray animals in the shelter and process stray redemptions in accordance with written policies and procedures.
- Processes adoption finalizations with clients, including all associated data entry and paperwork.
- Performs daily cleaning of animal housing and treatment areas. Provides food, care, and socialization for animals according to written procedures.
- Cleans and prepares public areas such as the adoption lobby, hallway, and public bathroom, prior to opening.
Other Responsibilities Include:
- Cleans animal housing and treatment areas and provides food, care, and socialization for animals per written procedures.
- Processes incoming animals that are stray, transferred from other shelters, or surrendered by owners. This includes but is not limited to performing physical and behavioral assessments, entering information into the database, and setting up animals in appropriate kennels or cages.
- Administers vaccinations, immunizations and treatment for injuries or illness as prescribed by a veterinarian and provides general health care for animals as provided in written policies and procedures.
- Stock and organize retail inventory in the front lobby.
- Assist with taking pictures of animals.
- May be assigned other duties as needed by the shelter managers.
Controls over Work:
Animal Adoption Advisors work under the direct supervision of the Animal Adoption Leads and are expected to perform the established duties according to daily schedules.
Physical Demands:
Candidates must be able to lift a minimum of forty (40) pounds. Work is performed both in and out of the shelter or Cat City adoption center which requires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and other moderately strenuous activities. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, including working at a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
Generous benefits available including health/vision/dental/long-term disability/life insurance for employees and their families, enrollment in 403(b) plan with employer contribution and match, paid time off (PTO) starting with accrual of up to 15 days annually, 10 paid holidays per year, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pet supply discounts, and discounts for veterinary services at select veterinary clinics.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
PAWS is an equal opportunity employer. PAWS employment decisions are made based on merit and business needs. PAWS is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. We celebrate the diversity of individual unique identity, perspectives, and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage ALL to apply.
All PAWS positions receive written performance evaluations after the first 90 days and annually thereafter.
Application process:
Upload your Cover Letter stating your qualifications and why you are interested in this position, your Resume, and complete the online Application.
Only Complete Application Packets will receive consideration.
Applications received through September 9, 2024, will receive priority consideration.
Position Open Until Filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.
Note: Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the successful candidate will be required to provide both evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.
All Offers of Employment are Conditional, based on successful completion of reference and background checks.
