Adoption Screener/Coordinator

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Adoption Coordinators assist in the introductions between shelter animals and potential adopters.

Responsibilities

• Learn about adopters’ lifestyle, animal experience, and expectations of a new pet to make an appropriate adoption match.

• Provide accurate details about animals’ health, behavior, and care needs.

• Help adopters complete necessary paperwork and understand adoption policies.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and the ability/desire to work directly with the public are necessary.

• Must be able to communicate directly and work with shelter staff when appropriate.

• Attention to detail and have the ability to absorb and recall large amounts of information.

• Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete adoption paperwork

• Basic cat handling skills are required.

• Must be able to stand/walk for the duration of the shift.

• General knowledge about animal care and training is helpful, but will be taught as appropriate.