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ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY

Bilingual Adoptions Specialist

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Overview

Bilingual Adoptions Specialist

— The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated and motivated Bilingual Adoptions Specialist to join our team and provide excellent customer experiences and outstanding animal care. If you are a motivated experience maker who is passionate about matchmaking shelter pets to potential adopters, enjoy working on your feet and staying active while executing excellent care, please continue to read more now! Paws Up For Great Benefits! Competitive salary Generous PTO program Up to 8 paid holidays per year 401(k) with employer contribution Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility may apply Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks

Responsibilities At the Arizona Humane Society, our Bilingual Adoption Specialists are experience makers. From creating online pet profiles to drum up interest in the pet, greeting potential adopters, escorting them through kennels, and assisting in the matchmaking adoption process, they aim to provide a consistent, positive, and excellent experience every time. You will assess the needs of potential adopters and match them with pets best suited for their lifestyle and preferences, while educating them on the pet’s known history, including medical and behavioral insights acquired during their time in the shelter. Ensuring the adopter is educated about the pet’s needs, including recommending supplies from our retail store to start them out on the right foot, is also essential.

Qualifications

High school diploma / GED

Bilingual English/Spanish

Six months to one year of prior work experience

Experience in customer service or animal welfare environment preferred

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Above-average clerical skills with the ability to complete paperwork accurately

Ability to learn and demonstrate how to handle animals safely and humanely in all conditions

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings

Work Environment / Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold, and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors, and dander. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employee Values All AHS employees are expected to uphold the values of Innovation, Compassion, and Excellence.

Additional Information The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.

Ready to join our team and make a difference every day?

Please apply with our quick 3 minute job application at Careers - Arizona Humane Society.

Pre-employment background check is required.

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